A range of new HMRC charges will apply to taxpayers Jonathan Russell, chief executive of the Valuation Office Agency, speaking to MPs(Image: Parliament TV) Senior officials from HMRC have shared details about a significant change to council tax. The tax bill you get for your property can vary greatly depending on where you live and
The council applied for a 9.9% tax increase last year, but it was refused. Cheshire East Council is under no over control and is run by a coalition of Labour and Independent councillors. It said it was facing a shortfall of £30.9m for the 2026/27 financial year. Councils are legally required to set a budget.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a new digital system that is being rolled out to more people from April 2026 Making Tax Digital is being rolled out from April(Image: Getty) Thousands of workers could face an extra bill from April under a major shake-up of the self-assessment tax system. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a
People claiming certain benefits could be entitled to a council tax reduction that lowers their bill People in receipt of certain benefits could be eligible for a reduction on their council tax(Image: Getty) Brits claiming five benefits may also be eligible for a council tax reduction. It’s advisable to contact your local authority to determine
As with the start of any new tax year, there are the usual changes that pay professionals need to be aware of. But what else is going on in 2026 and beyond, and how can you start preparing for the future now? These key topics will be discussed in detail at the Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping
First work out the taxable BiK value of your car, which you do by multiplying your chosen company car’s P11D value by its BiK percentage rate. Then work out the tax you’ll pay annually, by multiplying the BiK value by your personal tax rate. For a Basic rate taxpayer driving a car emitting 100g/km of
This page has been written and funded by Wesleyan Financial Services. Smart actions you can take now to optimise your tax position. As a doctor, you’re no stranger to long hours and high standards of care. However, according to Jonathan Halberda, Specialist Financial Adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services, there’s a critical area of your finances
The UK government has confirmed a significant shake-up of gambling taxation, with substantial increases aimed squarely at the online sector. Announced in the Autumn Budget, the measures are designed to modernise the tax system, reflect the rapid growth of digital gambling, and raise much-needed revenue for the public purse. Below is a clear breakdown of
Almost all petrol, diesel and electric car owners will face higher bills from April as new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates are introduced, with standard rates rising from £195 to £200 07:16, 26 Jan 2026Updated 07:20, 26 Jan 2026 Increased charges will be implemented in just a few months(Image: Getty) Elderly motorists are amongst those
A reader asks at what age they can access their pension and how much tax they will have to pay In our weekly series, readers can email in with any question about retirement and pension savings to be answered by our expert, Tom Selby, director of public policy at investment platform AJ Bell. There is nothing he