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From April 2026, Business Property Relief is capped at £2.5 million. For the first time, a successful trading business can generate a significant IHT liability. Here's what founders need to know.
HMRC's Tax Update 2026 launched on 23 June with 40 measures covering simplification, digitalisation, and compliance. Here's what it signals for founders — and why the direction of travel matters.
The Finance Act 2026 doubled EIS company limits from April 2026. Companies that previously outgrew EIS may now qualify again. Here's what changed and how to use it.
HMRC opened a consultation on 23 June proposing to collect Self Assessment tax in-year from 2029. The total bill won't increase — but the timing will. Here's what founders need to know now.
VAT dropped to 5% on children's meals and family attractions on 25 June. The cut runs until 1 September. Here's what qualifies, what doesn't, and what to check on your VAT return.
HMRC's new R&D advance assurance pilot launched last month. For SMEs that have held back on claiming, it's the clearest route to filing with confidence.
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