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                                <updated>2026-05-27T15:55:29+01:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What businesses need to know about the temporary 5% VAT rate]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/what-businesses-need-to-know-about-the-five-percent-vat-rate-cut-this-summer" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has announced a targeted and temporary VAT cut to encourage spending and support families during the summer holidays.]]>
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            <updated>2026-05-27T15:55:29+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Free webinar: How to choose software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/mtd-software-webinar" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be a big change to the way many businesses and landlords will report their income, and selecting the right software choice can make all the difference.]]>
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            <updated>2026-04-29T15:26:45+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Three quarters of eligible businesses still need to register for Making Tax Digital]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/three-quarters-of-eligible-businesses-still-need-to-register-for-making-tax-digital" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With Making Tax Digital for income tax now in place for the first intake of sole traders and landlords in the UK, figures from HMRC show that eight days after the 2026/27 tax year began, only 25% of the businesses obliged to join MTD for income tax had registered to do so.]]>
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            <updated>2026-04-23T16:22:20+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Free webinar: Avoid the penalty points – Get set for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/mtd-for-it-webinar" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent years – and arrives in April 2026. In this webinar we explain what you need to know.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2026-03-27T11:46:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/business-rates-cut-for-pubs-and-live-music-venues" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has announced a 15% business rates cut for the struggling pub and music venue sectors in England.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2026-01-30T10:02:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Thousands submit their self-assessment tax returns on Christmas Day]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/thousands-submit-their-self-assessment-tax-returns-on-christmas-day" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[More than 4,600 self-assessment taxpayers chose Christmas Day as the ideal time to submit their online tax returns for the 2024-25 tax year.]]>
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            <updated>2026-01-06T16:38:06+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rumours and predictions for what could be in the 2025 Autumn Budget for businesses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/rumours-and-predictions-for-what-could-be-in-the-2025-autumn-budget-for-businesses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Government’s 2025 Autumn Budget on 26th November. Here are some of the business-related announcements that could be included in the speech.]]>
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            <updated>2025-10-17T16:06:49+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Free webinar:  Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – What you need to know]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/mtdwebinar" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent years – and it’s coming soon.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-10-28T12:11:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New TaxAssist podcast series lifts the lid on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/new-taxassist-podcast-series-lifts-the-lid-on-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[TaxAssist Accountants has teamed up with the Start Your Own Business podcast for a mini-series to explain what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will mean for you and your business.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2026-02-23T12:18:34+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Budget date]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/chancellor-rachel-reeves-announces-2025-budget-date" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the date for the Autumn Budget 2025.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-09-04T14:22:06+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC to lower interest rates on late payments]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-to-lower-interest-rates-on-late-payments" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has announced that from 27th August 2025 it will drop interest rates payable on late payments of tax due to HMRC and repayments to taxpayers to 8% and 3% respectively. This means a drop of 0.25% for each rate.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-08-15T10:52:30+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Government announces major strategy to help small businesses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/government-announces-major-strategy-to-help-small-businesses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published a new plan to support small businesses.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-08-01T11:05:21+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Pubs call for urgent business rates reform]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/pubs-call-for-urgent-business-rates-reform" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The British pub faces an uncertain future without meaningful change, according to many in the hospitality industry.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-07-17T12:22:01+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC to stop sending most letters to taxpayers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-to-stop-sending-most-letters-to-taxpayers" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has announced that it will stop sending communications to taxpayers through the post unless it is for ‘revenue generating’ letters, such as tax demands.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-07-07T09:26:19+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rumours and predictions for what could be in the 2025 Spring Forecast]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/rumours-and-predictions-for-what-could-be-in-the-2025-spring-forecast" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Government’s Spring Forecast on 26th March. It is a statement on the state of the UK’s finances alongside the Office of Budget Responsibility’s latest economic and fiscal outlook.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-03-03T17:04:25+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Capital Gains Tax receipts hit record high after Autumn Budget]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/capital-gains-tax-receipts-hit-record-high-after-autumn-budget" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The latest tax receipt figures for December 2024 show significant increases in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) revenues following recent changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2024.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-01-27T16:28:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Companies House to provide option to hide residential addresses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/companies-house-to-provide-option-to-hide-residential-addresses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Companies House has introduced a new form so that residential addresses do not have to be included in company details on the public register.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2025-01-17T15:34:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New Companies House ID check to crack down on fraud]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/new-companies-house-id-check-to-crack-down-on-fraud" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Companies House has released timescales for the introduction of “a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes.”]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-10-31T12:34:53+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Double cab pick-ups to be taxed as cars]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/double-cab-pick-ups-to-be-taxed-as-cars" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[More details are starting to emerge following the Autumn Budget, including changes to double cab pickup legislation.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-11-07T10:21:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Changes in company size thresholds on the horizon]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/changes-in-company-size-thresholds-on-the-horizon" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has confirmed the Government will make changes to UK company size thresholds.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-10-28T15:58:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What to expect from the Autumn Budget 2024]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/what-to-expect-from-the-autumn-budget-2024" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[We look at what could be included on 30th October, when Rachel Reeves announces her first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-10-17T16:39:00+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[E-invoicing consultation to be launched]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/e-invoicing-consultation-to-be-launched" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has announced the launch of a consultation on the wider use of electronic invoicing ‘e-invoicing’ in UK businesses.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-09-30T17:22:25+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Large businesses told to include payment reporting in their annual reports]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/large-businesses-told-to-include-payment-reporting-in-their-annual-reports" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With the late payment of invoices having such a significant impact on small businesses, the Government is introducing a Fair Payment Code later this year to crackdown on late payments.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-12-04T13:24:40+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Are you paying the right crypto tax?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/are-you-paying-the-right-crypto-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[If you have dabbled with crypto currency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, you may not have been aware that your crypto trading could have resulted in a tax bill.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-08-20T15:50:26+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New Labour Government announces date of its first Budget]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/new-labour-government-announces-date-of-its-first-budget" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the first Budget under the new Government on Wednesday, 30th October.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-09-16T14:56:11+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The Government to remove exemption of VAT on private school fees]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/the-government-to-remove-exemption-of-vat-on-private-school-fees" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has confirmed that from 1st January 2025, VAT will apply to private school fees and boarding fees, including the pre-payment of fees.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-07-31T16:12:28+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Growth Guarantee Scheme launched to help 11,000 smaller businesses  in the UK]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/growth-guarantee-scheme-launched-to-help-11-000-smaller-businesses-in-the-uk" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The British Business Bank has released details about the new Growth Guarantee Scheme which will support around 11,000 UK small businesses over the next two years.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-07-15T15:24:42+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What will a new Government mean for you and your business?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/what-does-the-general-election-result-mean-for-you-and-your-business" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Following a change in Government, we have reviewed the Labour Party manifesto, and produced a high-level summary of the key points that may affect you and your business.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-09-11T15:29:07+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A third of businesses targeted by invoice fraud]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/a-third-of-businesses-targeted-by-invoice-fraud" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In the past 12 months, nearly a third (31%) of businesses in the UK have been the targets of invoice fraud.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1719495787_adobestock-253063062-confused.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2024-06-27T14:43:07+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fraudsters use fake Companies House letters to target directors]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/fraudsters-use-fake-companies-house-letters-to-target-directors" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Directors and business owners are being warned about a scam that is using letters claiming to be from Companies House asking for money.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1716566199_adobestock-132756496-reading-letter.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1716566199_adobestock-132756496-reading-letter.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-05-24T16:56:39+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC to receive extra £51m funding for phoneline support]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-to-receive-extra-51m-funding-for-phoneline-support" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs is to receive an additional £51 million in funding so it can meet its target of answering 85% of calls to its phonelines.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1715942496_adobestock-602161271-helpdesk.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1715942496_adobestock-602161271-helpdesk.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-05-17T11:41:36+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[We have changed our look]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/we-have-changed-our-look" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[We’re constantly evolving and innovating, to enhance our support to clients. Our latest development is an update to our branding, to reflect how we can do more for you, your business and your families.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1711021314_taxassist-new-brand-web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1711021314_taxassist-new-brand-web.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-21T13:56:54+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC reverses decision to cut helpline access]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-reverses-decision-to-cut-helpline-access" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Just a day after HMRC announced it was to permanently reduce access to its self-assessment, PAYE and VAT helplines, it has decided not to go ahead with the changes.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1710951524_adobestock-352118636-call-centre.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1710951524_adobestock-352118636-call-centre.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T16:18:45+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC makes cuts to helpline access permanent]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-makes-cuts-to-helpline-access-permanent" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has announced changes to its helplines from 8th April 2024, to encourage customers to use their online services.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1710866242_adobestock-567189138-phone-helpdesk.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1710866242_adobestock-567189138-phone-helpdesk.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-19T16:37:22+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Companies house to increase fees]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/companies-house-to-increase-fees" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Companies House has announced that it will be increasing company registration fees from 1st May 2024.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1708512122_adobestock-479303869-increase.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2024-02-21T10:42:02+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC backtracks on tax changes for double cab pickups]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-backtracks-on-tax-changes-for-double-cab-pickups" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reversed its changes to the classification of double cab pickups from 1st July 2024.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1708431855_adobestock-409870982-builder-pickup.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1708431855_adobestock-409870982-builder-pickup.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-02-20T12:24:15+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Changes coming to reporting employment benefits from April 2026]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/changes-coming-to-reporting-employment-benefits-from-april-2026" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The reporting and payment of income tax and Class 1A NICs on benefits in kind (BIK) will be made through payroll software from April 2026]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1706179918_adobestock-138054517-payroll.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1706179918_adobestock-138054517-payroll.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-01-25T10:51:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Spring Budget confirmed for 6th March]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/spring-budget-confirmed-for-6th-march" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring Budget 2024 will be presented to Parliament on 6th March 2024.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1704728870_adobestock-484136532-spring-budget.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[More businesses turn to their accountants to help navigate the cost-of-living crisis]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/more-businesses-turn-to-their-accountants-to-help-navigate-the-cost-of-living-crisis" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The cost-of-living crisis has resulted in businesses needing more services from their accountants.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1704209561_220628-taxassist11623-accountants.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1704209561_220628-taxassist11623-accountants.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-01-02T15:32:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC targets the self-employed for side hustle tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-targets-the-self-employed-for-side-hustle-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Self-employed individuals with side hustles are the focus of a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) initiative to improve tax collection and regulation management with digital platform reporting rules.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1702462598_adobestock-218565387-side-hustle.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1702462598_adobestock-218565387-side-hustle.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-01-29T11:34:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC reduces helpline support during peak self-assessment tax return season]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-reduces-helpline-support-during-peak-self-assessment-tax-return-season" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has announced that it is significantly reducing access to its self-assessment tax return helpline for seven weeks from 11th December.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1702037929_adobestock-613795425-call-centre.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1702037929_adobestock-613795425-call-centre.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-12-08T12:18:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The Cash Basis: What did the Autumn Statement change?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/the-cash-basis-what-did-the-autumn-statement-change" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has considered feedback in relation to its consultation on the expansion and simplification of the cash basis for accounting.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1701175831_adobestock-603515777-cash-basis.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1701175831_adobestock-603515777-cash-basis.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-28T12:50:32+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What did the Autumn Statement change?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-what-did-the-autumn-statement-change" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In November 2023, the Chancellor announced the Autumn Statement. While he did not mention Making Tax Digital in his speech, there have been some changes announced in the executive summary.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1701102899_adobestock-599698174-laptop-mtd.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1701102899_adobestock-599698174-laptop-mtd.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-27T16:35:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Small and micro companies face accounts reporting changes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/small-and-micro-companies-face-accounts-reporting-changes" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government is planning to introduce new filing requirements for small and micro businesses to “make the filing requirements easier to understand, reduce fraud and error, and improve transparency”.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1699629338_adobestock-555123759-couple-discussing-taxes.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1699629338_adobestock-555123759-couple-discussing-taxes.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-10T15:15:38+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The announcements to expect in the Government’s 2023 Autumn Statement]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/the-announcements-to-expect-in-the-government-s-2023-autumn-statement" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Read the predictions and rumours for what will be announced in the Government’s 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1698162887_autumn-statement-news-2023.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1698162887_autumn-statement-news-2023.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rise in inheritance tax receipts leaves more out of pocket]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/rise-in-inheritance-tax-receipts-leaves-more-out-of-pocket" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Inheritance Tax (IHT) is currently a trending topic of debate, with scarcely a day going by without rumours that IHT may be reduced, conflicting with contrary speculation that IHT may instead be increased.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1697619491_adobestock-437986556-iht.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1697619491_adobestock-437986556-iht.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-10-20T17:04:57+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[More HMRC compliance staff, but self-assessment clients still face long waits]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/more-hmrc-compliance-staff-but-self-assessment-clients-still-face-long-waits" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has added more than 3,000 staff to its compliance division, while closing some of its customer service lines at the same time.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1696518878_adobestock-483794051-hmrc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1696518878_adobestock-483794051-hmrc.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-28T09:04:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC tax investigations into small firms and freelancers on the rise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-tax-investigations-into-small-firms-and-freelancers-on-the-rise" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[There has been a 21% rise in tax investigations into sole traders and small businesses by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) between the 2020/21 and 2022/23 tax years.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1693391047_adobestock-639861840-tax-investigation.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1693391047_adobestock-639861840-tax-investigation.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-08-30T11:24:09+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[High earning employees’ tax affairs to become less certain]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/high-earning-employees-tax-affairs-to-become-less-certain" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Following HMRC’s announcement that it would be raising the income threshold for completing a self-assessment tax return, concerns have been raised this will lead to some taxpayers paying too much tax, while others may underpay tax and potentially be exposed to penalties.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1688550591_adobestock-299740315-tax.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1688550591_adobestock-299740315-tax.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-07-05T10:49:51+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[British landlords with overseas property rentals set to pay VAT in EU nations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/british-landlords-with-overseas-property-rentals-set-to-pay-vat-in-eu-nations" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[British landlords with holiday rentals located in countries within the European Union (EU) may soon be required to pay VAT on their rental income. The rules will impact landlords who let property in the EU using digital platforms]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1688486391_adobestock-616487117-holiday-home.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1688486391_adobestock-616487117-holiday-home.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[TaxAssist Accountants: proud sponsor of SME National Business Awards]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/taxassist-accountants-proud-sponsor-of-sme-national-business-awards" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As part of its commitment to championing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), TaxAssist Accountants is a Gold Partner Sponsor of the prestigious SME National Business Awards.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1687881403_sme-nationals-2022-photo-2022.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1687881403_sme-nationals-2022-photo-2022.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-28T09:07:29+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[TaxAssist Accountants calls for more HMRC support for taxpayers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/taxassist-accountants-calls-for-more-hmrc-support-for-taxpayers" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Following HMRC’s announcement that it is closing its self-assessment tax helpline for three months, TaxAssist Accountants has launched a petition urging for more investment in HMRC services as businesses and individuals struggle to get the support they need.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1687249690_220628-taxassist12612-petition.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1687249690_220628-taxassist12612-petition.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-06-20T09:28:11+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC targets landlords for undeclared income tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-targets-landlords-for-undeclared-income-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has accelerated its focus on undeclared income tax from buy-to-let landlords, with an 83% rise in cases during the 2022/23 tax year.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1686757102_adobestock-608718643-landlord.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1686757102_adobestock-608718643-landlord.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-06-14T16:38:23+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC hits pause on Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment pilot]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-hits-pause-on-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-self-assessment-pilot" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs has paused its trial for Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1684238651_adobestock-578138505-digital-tax.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1684238651_adobestock-578138505-digital-tax.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-05-16T13:04:11+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Buy-to-let landlord incorporations on the rise]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/buy-to-let-landlord-incorporations-on-the-rise" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Many landlords are now considering their options and looking at how they operate their portfolios due to challenging market conditions and a less favourable tax regime.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1683027745_adobestock-550961905-buy-to-let.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1683027745_adobestock-550961905-buy-to-let.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Council tax for second and empty homes under the microscope in Scotland]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/council-tax-for-second-and-empty-homes-under-the-microscope-in-scotland" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Proposals to increase the level of council tax due on empty and second homes in Scotland are under consultation, in a move which could impact second home owners.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1683026660_adobestock-379398930-second-home-scotland.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1683026660_adobestock-379398930-second-home-scotland.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-28T12:24:43+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Fraudsters use fake VAT letter to scam taxpayers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/fraudsters-use-fake-vat-letter-to-scam-taxpayers" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Scammers are using a fake VAT demand letter claiming to be from HMRC in their latest attempt to defraud taxpayers.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1682438714_adobestock-483794051-hmrc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1682438714_adobestock-483794051-hmrc.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-04-25T17:05:14+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Budget 2023: Pension Tax Changes]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/budget-2023-pension-tax-changes" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As part of his Budget on 15th March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the following significant changes to the amounts individuals may save into their pensions.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1678896288_adobestock-222285480-savings.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2023-03-16T09:51:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Government looks at introducing greater cryptoasset regulation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/government-looks-at-introducing-greater-cryptoasset-regulation" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Expect changes to the way cryptoassets are regulated following a number of market disturbances, including the recent collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, one of the world’s largest.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[600,000 miss the self-assessment tax return deadline]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/600-000-miss-the-self-assessment-tax-return-deadline" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[This year saw a record 97% of taxpayers in the UK filing their 2021-22 self-assessment tax returns ahead of 31st January, but an estimated 600,000 still missed the deadline, earning instant £100 late filing penalties.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2023-11-28T09:11:49+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC seeks out online traders and freelancers over unpaid tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-seeks-out-online-traders-and-freelancers-over-unpaid-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is targeting online traders, content creators and social influencers about their tax obligations from digital earnings.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2023-01-27T12:04:48+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC pilots text system trialled to cut waiting times]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-pilots-text-system-trialled-to-cut-waiting-times" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs have started trialling a text service, which sees routine calls answered by text instead of a human to reduce waiting times.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2023-01-23T16:15:59+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/new-energy-bills-discount-scheme-for-businesses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A new replacement energy scheme for business was unveiled by the Government on 9th January, ahead of the current scheme ending in March 2023.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1673436425_adobestock-533348800-energy-bill.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-01-13T09:59:52+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Self-assessment taxpayers urged to remain vigilant ahead of 2021-22 tax return deadline]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/self-assessment-taxpayers-urged-to-remain-vigilant-ahead-of-2021-22-tax-return-deadline" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The number of tax fraudsters operating in the UK rises on the eve of the self-assessment tax return deadline and this year is no different.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[5.7 million yet to file their self-assessment tax return as deadline looms]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/5-7-million-yet-to-file-their-self-assessment-tax-return-as-deadline-looms" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The 31st January 2023 deadline for 2021-22 self-assessment tax returns is fast approaching. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) states that almost 5.7 million individuals are yet to file their returns and could face late-filing penalties if they don’t meet their reporting obligations.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1672921186_adobestock-514686955-tax-return-21-22.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1672921186_adobestock-514686955-tax-return-21-22.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-01-05T15:11:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[TaxAssist provides access to financial services experts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/taxassist-accountants-provides-access-to-financial-services-experts" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The TaxAssist Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new financial services business, to support clients with their business and personal financial needs.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1666266166_taxassist-financial-services-web.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-11-28T09:08:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[New Chancellor reverses most of the mini-Budget tax cuts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/new-chancellor-reverses-most-of-the-mini-budget-tax-cuts" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The new Chancellor of the Exchequer has brought forward the Government’s Medium-Term Fiscal Plan due on 31st October, overturning many of the measures within the ‘Growth Plan’ that was announced on 23rd September.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1666015241_adobestock-515808433-downing-street.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1666015241_adobestock-515808433-downing-street.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-18T09:35:53+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Basic rate of income tax remains at 20%]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/basic-rate-of-income-tax-cut-to-19" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In his Growth Plan statement on 23rd September, the Chancellor announced plans to cut the basic rate of income tax by 1% from 6th April 2023. However, on 17th October, the Government reversed course and the 1% cut income tax will not now go ahead.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/hubs/COVID-19_JobRetentionScheme.png</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-20T10:20:17+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reversal of National Insurance and dividend tax increases]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/reversal-of-national-insurance-and-dividend-tax-increases" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In a widely anticipated move, at the Growth Plan statement on 23rd September, the Chancellor announced further details of a reversal of planned increases in National Insurance contributions (NICs) and dividend tax rates which apply to employees, directors, the self-employed and investors.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753461_adobestock-87070391-employees.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753461_adobestock-87070391-employees.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-20T10:14:56+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[IR35 - Repeal off-payroll working rules reversed]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/ir35-repealing-the-off-payroll-working-rules" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[On 23rd September, the Chancellor announced that the off-payroll working rules, originally introduced for the public sector in 2017 and later expanded to the private sector in 2021, will be repealed from 6th April 2023. Subsequently, on 17 October, the government reversed course and have now advised no changes will be made and the off-payroll rules will continue to apply.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663932808_adobestock-425247695.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663932808_adobestock-425247695.jpeg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-20T10:27:55+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Corporation Tax to remain at 19%]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/corporation-tax-to-remain-at-19" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Growth Plan statement on 23rd September confirmed the Government's plans for corporation tax rates from April 2023]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753425_adobestock-197447470-tax-image.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753425_adobestock-197447470-tax-image.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-17T15:29:22+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Buy-to-let landlords required to pass on £400 energy rebate to tenants]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/buy-to-let-landlords-required-to-pass-on-gbp400-energy-rebate-to-tenants" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has confirmed new laws as part of the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) ensuring buy-to-let landlords pass the £400 energy rebate on to tenants with all-inclusive bills.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663854551_adobestock-428828338-energy-rebate.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663854551_adobestock-428828338-energy-rebate.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-09-22T15:19:37+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses revealed]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/energy-bill-relief-scheme-for-businesses-revealed" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has published its Energy Bill Relief Scheme, providing further details about how it will help businesses across the UK deal with rising energy costs.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753848_adobestock-240445429-business-energy.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753848_adobestock-240445429-business-energy.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2023-01-10T12:22:36+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The Growth Plan – Summary and Highlights]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/the-growth-plan-summary-and-highlights" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government unveiled its Growth Plan on Friday 23rd September, with a string of tax cuts at the heart of measures designed to stimulate the economy.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663753299_adobestock-59340808-parliament-sunset.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-20T10:41:43+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Capital gains tax payment deadline missed by one-fifth of property investors]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/capital-gains-tax-payment-deadline-missed-by-one-fifth-of-property-investors" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A fifth of second homeowners and buy-to-let investors incurring capital gains tax bills from asset sales in the last tax year missed their payment deadline.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663232379_adobestock-410781309-landlord-payment.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1663232379_adobestock-410781309-landlord-payment.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Emergency energy relief measures announced for businesses and households]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/emergency-energy-relief-measures-announced-for-businesses-and-households" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has set out plans to freeze energy prices for homes and cap commercial energy costs to provide certainty for the business community.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1662628863_adobestock-484181297-energy-bills.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1662628863_adobestock-484181297-energy-bills.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-10-20T10:49:03+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Inheritance tax receipts up 14% year-on-year in 2021-22]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/inheritance-tax-receipts-up-14-year-on-year-in-2021-22" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Treasury has confirmed receipts from inheritance tax (IHT) during the 2021-22 tax year hit a record high of £6.1 billion.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1660148259_adobestock-212777801-inheritance.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2022-08-11T12:30:52+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC escalates action to prevent fraudulent R&amp;D credit claims]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-escalates-action-to-prevent-fraudulent-r-and-d-credit-claims" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has taken steps to crack down on fraudulent Research and Development (R&D) tax credit claims including the delay of claims and even legal action in some cases.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1658499194_adobestock-388012267-research.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Capital Gains Tax rules changed to give divorcing couples more time to transfer assets]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/capital-gains-tax-rules-changed-to-give-divorcing-couples-more-time-to-transfer-assets" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The government has announced plans to change the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules to give separating spouses and civil partners a longer period in which to transfer their assets.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1658416571_adobestock-151313579-divorce.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2022-07-21T16:53:58+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Recovery Loan Scheme extended for two years]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/recovery-loan-scheme-extended-for-two-years" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), which offers loans to small businesses, will be extended for a further two years.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1658417900_adobestock-345562810-carpenter.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/1658417900_adobestock-345562810-carpenter.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-07-21T16:42:00+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Draft legislation aims to simplify Making Tax Digital for income tax]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/draft-legislation-aims-to-simplify-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs has published long-awaited draft legislation surrounding Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/YvC8UnSQNXMwsTafKqGnqroOQ7JYoCrrzdyqTZFe.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/gcs/YvC8UnSQNXMwsTafKqGnqroOQ7JYoCrrzdyqTZFe.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-02-13T14:54:01+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Employee National Insurance thresholds set to change from July 2022]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/employee-national-insurance-thresholds-set-to-change-from-july-2022" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As of 6th July 2022, the Class 1 NIC threshold for employees will have parity with the income tax threshold, also known as the personal allowance.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/I8ap1Z29bYHsmffpJwVtgWX0HJaXeGUOaQku742y.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/I8ap1Z29bYHsmffpJwVtgWX0HJaXeGUOaQku742y.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC continues to scrutinise landlord records to identify undeclared rental income]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-urges-landlords-with-undeclared-income-to-act-now" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Latest figures reveal that 42% fewer landlords voluntarily disclosed unpaid tax to HMRC.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://ta-support.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/file-uploads/public/pVpcgnxFLoT9QAxeH0xPHwq3rFnd2y0WQGe9kM8M.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://ta-support.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/file-uploads/public/pVpcgnxFLoT9QAxeH0xPHwq3rFnd2y0WQGe9kM8M.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-06-22T11:57:56+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Changes to National Insurance announced in Spring Statement]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/changes-to-national-insurance-announced-in-spring-statement" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The big story in this Spring Statement was the announcement that the Government will increase both the Primary Threshold and Lower Profits Limit of National Insurance to bring them in line with the income tax personal allowance of £12,570.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/D4UzXij4wIe6oCXYPRBzn6Y5dkMQSTuAPRcbvgl4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/D4UzXij4wIe6oCXYPRBzn6Y5dkMQSTuAPRcbvgl4.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2022-09-28T15:54:10+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Spring Statement 2022 scheduled for March 23rd]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/spring-statement-2022-scheduled-for-march-23rd" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The UK Government’s Spring Statement for 2022 will be delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on Wednesday 23rd March.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/pyTMfWuqbDCIMlMCSXPwEheCTJ46wUxMMQGBI8Po.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2023-11-28T09:14:42+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[HMRC suspends tax return late filing penalties until the end of February]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/hmrc-suspends-tax-return-late-filing-penalties-until-the-end-of-february" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HMRC has announced for a further year that anyone who could not file their personal tax return by the 31st January deadline will not receive a late filing penalty, provided they file their return online by 28th February.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2022-02-18T16:26:56+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[5% late payment penalty deferred for taxpayers]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/5-late-payment-penalty-deferred-for-time-to-pay-taxpayers" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced for a further year that the 5% late payment penalty for self-assessment taxpayers will be waived if they pay their tax or set up a payment plan by 1st April.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2022-01-07T12:12:30+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Eligible businesses can now make claims for additional Statutory Sick Pay Support]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/additional-statutory-sick-pay-support-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Small and medium-sized business can claim additional support from the Government to help cover the cost of Statutory Sick Pay for employees who have been absent from work due to COVID-19.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Grants announced for leisure and hospitality businesses]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/grants-announced-for-leisure-and-hospitality-businesses" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Government has announced a series of additional grants to support businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England who have been impacted by the Omicron variant.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2022-02-14T17:12:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How to find small business grants across the UK]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/how-to-find-small-business-grants-across-the-uk" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Looking for much-needed funds to help your small business grow and explore new and exciting industry opportunities? You’ll be pleased to know there are small business grants available to businesses in all four corners of the UK.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2021-11-24T09:40:14+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Almost 800,000 fraudulent tax-related emails and texts issued in 2021]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/almost-800-000-fraudulent-tax-related-emails-and-texts-issued-in-2021" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[HM Revenue and Customs has received reports of approximately 800,000 scam texts and emails so far this year, all purporting to relate to self-assessment tax returns and tax rebates.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Capital Gains tax deadline extended to 60 days]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/capital-gains-tax-deadline-extended-to-60-days" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In his Budget on 27th October, the Chancellor made some changes to the Capital Gains Tax reporting rules, relaxing the requirement that CGT reports and payments need to be made within 30 days of completion.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:16+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The Budget over Breakfast webinar]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/the-budget-over-breakfast-free-webinar" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In this webinar held on Thursday, 28th October, we provided an overview of the announcements from the Autumn 2021 Budget.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2021-11-01T12:06:58+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Reforming UK Research &amp; Development tax reliefs]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/reforming-uk-research-and-development-tax-reliefs" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In his Autumn Budget on 27th October, the Chancellor made much of improving Research and Development spending including the system of tax relief.  But there is little detail about how this will work in practice.  It remains to be seen if this will actually be good news for UK companies.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/services/1342x872%20Optimised/Research-Development.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2024-03-20T12:12:17+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Key reforms to business rates announced in the Autumn Budget]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/key-reforms-to-business-rates-announced-in-the-autumn-budget" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed a host of reforms to business rates in England, designed to support small businesses and ease the burden on the country’s high streets.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2021-10-27T20:22:05+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Recovery Loan Scheme extended to June 2022]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/recovery-loan-scheme-extended-to-june-2022" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Recovery Loan Scheme will provide Government-backed loans to businesses affected by COVID-19 until 30th June 2022.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://ta-support.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/file_upload/images/1585922806_AdobeStock_324627739_websize_funding.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2021-12-09T12:22:08+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[2022-23 Scottish Budget set for 9th December 2021]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/2022-23-scottish-budget-set-for-9th-december-2021" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes will reveal the Scottish Government’s spending plans for the 2022-23 financial year, with the 2022-23 Scottish Budget scheduled for Thursday 9th December 2021.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/XZahl4I3m7wCdVm5ZMs2uWPbPMFk2kpDYVB10Ms4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2021-09-27T11:59:50+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Furlough scheme ends on 30th September]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/furlough-scheme-ends-on-30th-september" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[After a year and a half of financial support for employers and employees, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – commonly referred to as the furlough scheme – is set to close at the end of September.]]>
            </summary>
                          <enclosure url="https://ta-support.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/file-uploads/public/cxZWsyzoUBwvG407TiWCgTHOfJTvS0yS2qkp7zUc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" />
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            <updated>2024-02-13T14:58:47+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Independent stores helping to breathe new life into the UK’s high streets]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/independent-stores-helping-to-breathe-new-life-into-the-uk-s-high-streets" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The UK’s high streets are being revived thanks to a new wave of independent retailers, according to new research.]]>
            </summary>
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                                                <image>https://assets.taxassist.co.uk/file-uploads/zYysUgNgEYf2aPRIl7peWiWdiJNMuYVjVJzmIJbu.jpg</image>
                    
            <updated>2021-09-20T13:14:52+01:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Chancellor announces date for Autumn Budget]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.taxassist.co.uk/resources/news/chancellor-announces-date-for-autumn-budget" />
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the next Budget, will be held on 27th October.]]>
            </summary>
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            <updated>2023-11-28T09:15:46+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
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