IMPORTANT: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax officially takes effect from the beginning of April 2026. If you are self-employed, a sole trader, or receive income from property, it's likely that this will affect you. Today's guide outlines key dates, the changes, who they affect, how complying with MTD will impact your business — and how Taxfile can help new and existing clients transition quickly and easily.

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As the new tax year approaches, CIS contractors must prepare for the upcoming 2024/25 tax return season.  Last year we witnessed a significant increase in HMRC compliance checks delaying refunds, with many contractors being asked to provide detailed CIS pay/deduction slips and bank account transactions to verify their income.

At Taxfile, we are here to help you navigate these challenges and ensure your tax affairs are in order while offering you peace of mind with our unique HMRC investigation cover. Learn more ...

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Tax. The very word can sometimes send shivers down your spine! But what if we told you there's a way to make things a little less… taxing? Enter Making Tax Digital for Income Tax & Self-Assessment (MTD IT)!

Now, before you click away, hear us out. This isn't about making tax more complicated. It's actually about bringing your tax admin into the digital age, which in the long run, can save you time and reduce errors. What's more, if you work through Taxfile, it could also save you money! Think of it as upgrading from paper maps to Google Maps for your finances!

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An SA302 is a document issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that summarizes your income tax calculation for a specific tax year. It shows how your tax bill was arrived at, including your income from various sources, any deductions and allowances, and the final amount of tax owed or refunded. In today's guide, we explain why your SA302 is important, how and where to get a copy of it, and why it's important to check tax returns and avoid errors.

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Whether you’re new to self-employment and have just started to run your own business, or have been doing it for a while – the fact is: Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) is coming and it would be best to get set up in the right way, now. In today's post, we explain everything you need to know about setting up for MTD including bookkeeping, which records to keep, taking cash and card payments for sales — and more. Take a look!

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Are you a sole trader or in a partnership? 

Do you have different accounting dates from the standard 6th of April to the 5th of Apri?

If you answered YES to both questions, some IMPORTANT changes will apply for the tax year 2023-24.

The concept of the basis period determines the time frame used to calculate taxable profits or losses for self-employed individuals, partnerships, and some trusts.  It marks a departure from the traditional "current year" basis, where business profits were taxed based on the accounting period ending within the tax year. Instead, it introduces a "tax year" basis, aligning taxable profits with the UK's standard tax year, running from 6 April to 5 April.

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