26 October 2026
Beyond the headlines: why independent tax advice matters in times of regulatory change
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18 August 2026
HMRC mileage rates rise to 55p: what you can claim
HMRC mileage rates for cars and vans rose to 55p for the first 10,000 business miles from 6 April 2026. See what you can claim and how to record it.
15 July 2026
Making Tax Digital: Have You Signed Up Yet?
Making Tax Digital is now live for some sole traders and landlords. Find out who needs to sign up, what the first deadline is and what happens if you miss it.
14 July 2026
Company Valuation Methods: Earnings, Assets and Dividend Approaches
A practical guide to company valuation methods, including earnings based valuation, the cost approach, dividend yield and minority shareholding discounts.
10 June 2026
Case Report: Reallocation of Payments did not Give Rise to Late Payment Penalties
In Herrmann v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2026] UKFTT 715 (TC), the First-Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) held that one must consider whether the tax “remains unpaid” on the relevant day or whether the appellant has “failed to pay” the tax by the particular date.
8 June 2026
Family Investment Companies: A Tax-Efficient Strategy for Wealth Planning
A clear guide to Family Investment Companies (FICs), including how they work, tax implications, and why they are increasingly used for inheritance tax planning.
3 June 2026
Case Report: Dip Pots Back on the Menu
In Queenscourt Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2026] UKUT 195 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal held that every supply (including elements within a multiple supply) should be treated as separate and distinct unless one of the exceptions (CPP or Levob) apply to treat the whole transaction as a single supply.
19 May 2026
Stratos Reaffirms Independence and Continuity Following Rebrand from PD Tax
Stratos, formerly PD Tax, confirms it remains fully independent following its rebrand. Same team, same ownership, same personalised tax advisory service.
18 May 2026
Case Report: Liquidations to Preserve SDLT Group Relief “Not Tax Avoidance”
In HC-One No 1 Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2026] UKFTT 678 (TC), the First-Tier Tribunal (“FTT”) held that arrangements for the solvent liquidation of a holding company to preserve SDLT group relief is not tax avoidance (such that SDLT group relief is not precluded).