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By Brian Rudkin

31st March 2025

Further measures to close the tax compliance gap

HMRC's tax investigation activity is increasing, with 93,000 investigations opened in the last quarter. But what can make you a target for an HMRC investigation and how can you ensure you are compliant? 

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By Graham Poles

21st March 2025

Spring Forecast 2025 – will the Chancellor announce further changes?

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said previously that there would only be one major fiscal event in a year so that individuals and businesses would have stability. However, she will stand up in the Commons to make a statement in response to the latest forecasts from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) on March 26 and potentially be in a very different situation to what she expected just a few months ago.

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By Armstrong Watson

12th March 2025

Airbnb, Amazon, Vinted and Etsy sellers – have you registered your ‘side hustle?’

Individuals receiving additional income from side hustles are being urged to report to HMRC if they bring in more than the annual Trading Allowance, which allows individuals to earn up to £1,000 additional tax free income each tax year.

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By Becky Fraser

5th March 2025

BlueCrest case highlights importance of LLPs’ compliance with Salaried Member Rules

A significant legal development has once again highlighted the need for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) to carefully consider HMRC’s Salaried Member Rules.

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By Dan Cozens

25th February 2025

File your self assessment tax return early

It is never too early to complete your self-assessment tax return. In fact, as soon as the tax year ends you can submit your tax return. Leaving it until the last minute can lead to increased stress and anxiety, errors and omissions not to mention potential delays and penalties.

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By Armstrong Watson

17th February 2025

Tax issues for farm landlords and tenants

There are various tax issues that arise in relation to transactions between landlords and farm tenants, and the Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget will bring huge challenges for both parties.

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By Armstrong Watson

30th January 2025

Armstrong Watson urges Government to rethink IHT increase on farmers in new report

Armstrong Watson is among a group of accounting firms across England and Scotland who have raised concerns about the wider impact of Rachel Reeves’ proposals to cap Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs for agricultural and business property.

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By Brian Rudkin

15th January 2025

Law firm consultants: Employment status indicators and tax impacts

Determining whether a worker is employed or self-employed for tax purposes has long been a complex issue. The legal sector faces specific tax challenges and risks when engaging ex-partners and client-facing consultants.

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By Armstrong Watson

19th December 2024

How will Capital Gains Tax changes impact farm businesses?

While the 2024 Autumn Budget contained the bombshell announcement on Inheritance Tax (IHT), which has dominated the news agenda since, there were other announcements that will impact farmers, including increased Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates.

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By Scott McIver

6th December 2024

Scottish Budget: Income tax band increases

Among the SNP’s Scottish Budget proposals for the coming tax year, Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced increases to the income tax starter rate and basic rate thresholds, however these small tax savings do very little to ease the pain of fiscal drag for many.

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