MTD and other HMRC topics
Updates and News to tax regulations from HMRC. How to stay compliant and avoid costs, Tax planning and budgeting
28 August 2026 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – The Accounting Hub Summer is nearly over, children are going back to school and for many businesses September means getting back into a more normal routine. January still feels a long way away, but if you need to complete a Self Assessment …
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by Steffen Kemmerzehl – The Accounting Hub A lot of business owners stick with the same accountant for years without really thinking about it. Others manage everything themselves because that’s what they’ve always done. Neither is automatically wrong. But things change over time, and it’s worth occasionally asking a simple question: Is this still working …
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by Steffen Kemmerzehl, MAAT, AATQB – Friendly Assist Accountancy Many UK sole traders, landlords and small business owners are already hearing about Making Tax Digital (MTD), but still aren’t fully clear on what it actually changes in practice. As HMRC continues its digital tax programme, understanding MTD for sole traders, MTD for landlords, and the …
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by Steffen Kemmerzehl, MAAT, AATQB – see The Accounting Hub Getting a Mortgage: How an accountant can help Applying for a mortgage is not only about how much you earn. It is also about having clear, accurate financial information that helps lenders understand your circumstances. This can be especially important if you are self-employed, run …
The UK tax system is getting more digital, and two key changes are on the horizon: the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs) and the wider rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD). Whether you’re a business, charity, sole trader or landlord, understanding these developments now will make compliance easier in the years ahead. What …
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The Autumn 2025 Budget introduced several updates to the VAT system that will matter to many UK businesses. Some are helpful, some require attention, and all are worth understanding early. Below is a clear, client-focused overview that keeps things simple and practical. At Friendly Assist Accountancy, we combine local expertise with extensive international experience. Whether …
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by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accoutancy Running a small business is hard work whether you are based in the North East, working with overseas clients, or living in the UK with international income. When margins are tight and tax rules are complex, every pound really does count. At Friendly Assist Accountancy, we support sole …
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As HMRC and Companies House continue introducing new compliance requirements, choosing a qualified and regulated accountant has never been more important. Recent warnings from the AAT, ACCA and ICAEW highlight the risks posed by unregulated tax advisers and refund agents operating across the UK. At the same time, the introduction of identity verification requirements and …
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Deadlines, Thresholds and What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know 23 Sept. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog September 2026 update: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for the first group of sole traders and landlords. If your qualifying self-employment and property income brought you …