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What Would You Do If HMRC Starts a Tax Investigation Tomorrow?

August 12, 2025

Will Your Accountant Be Legally Allowed to Help You After April 2026? Here’s What HMRC’s New Rules Mean for You

August 7, 2025

Will AI Replace Your Accountant? The Future of Accounting in the UK

July 30, 2025

How to Save Tax in the UK: 10 Proven Strategies for 2025

July 23, 2025

Companies House ID Verification Step-by-Step Guide

Britain’s Economic Crossroads: When High Taxes Meet Stagnant Growth

Treasury’s Shock £2bn Tax Raid Could Devastate UK Landlords

Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Tax Advice from TikTok

New UK Crypto Tax Rules: What You Need to Know

Important changes are coming for cryptocurrency holders in the UK. At Jermyn & Co Chartered Accountants, we’re here to help you understand and comply with these new requirements. Major Changes Taking Effect From January 2026, the UK will implement tough new cryptocurrency reporting rules as part of the OECD Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF). These regulations […]

Is Britain Still Open for Business? The Truth About Starting Up in Today’s Tax Climate

Why savvy entrepreneurs aren’t letting higher taxes stop them? Picture this: you’re sitting in a London café, brilliant business idea percolating, when a colleague delivers the verdict—”Corporation tax rates have skyrocketed. Starting a company now would be financial madness.” Sound familiar? With recent tax increases dominating headlines and established businesses feeling the squeeze, the entrepreneurial […]

UK Tax Obligations When Working Abroad During Holidays: What You Need to Know

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made it increasingly common for UK residents to work while on holiday abroad. Whether you’re answering emails from a beach in Spain, attending virtual meetings from a café in Paris, or running your business from a villa in Tuscany, you may be creating tax obligations that […]

Inheritance Tax & Lifetime Gifting Guide

The UK government’s guidance on inheritance tax and gifts outlines how certain gifts made during a person’s lifetime can impact the inheritance tax (IHT) due upon their death. Understanding Lifetime Gifts and Inheritance Tax Gifting assets during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for IHT purposes. However, […]

Gifts Out of Income – What You Need to Know

The “Normal Expenditure Out of Income” exemption is a valuable yet often underutilised provision in UK inheritance tax (IHT) law. Outlined in Section 21 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, this exemption allows individuals to make regular gifts from their surplus income without incurring IHT, provided specific conditions are met. Understanding the Exemption Unlike other […]

Top 10 VAT Return Mistakes Small Businesses Must Avoid

Managing Value Added Tax (VAT) is a critical aspect of running a small business in the UK. Errors in VAT returns can lead to penalties from HMRC and disrupt cash flow. This article outlines ten common VAT return mistakes and provides guidance on how to avoid them. 1. Delayed VAT Registration Businesses must register for […]

2025-2026 Tax Card is Launched!

At the beginning of the new financial year, Jermyn & Co. ‘s 2025-2026 Tax Card is now available! Packed with key tax rates and allowances, it helps you stay informed and prepared for the year ahead. Download your free copy here!

End of Free HMRC Tax Filing: What It Means for You

The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme is set to transform how millions of self-employed individuals and landlords report their income—starting from April 2026. One of the biggest changes is the withdrawal of HMRC’s free tax filing software, which was used by 4.5 million taxpayers in the 2023–24 tax year. From now on, anyone within […]

Are You Ready For Making Tax Digital?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – 6 April 2026 (2026/27) We’d like to make you aware of an important change coming from HMRC: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, also known as MTD for IT. This new system will change the way certain individuals report income to HMRC. It becomes mandatory from 6 April […]

Jermyn & Co. Becomes an ICAEW Approved Training Employer

We’re excited to share some great news—Jermyn & Co is now officially recognised as an ICAEW Approved Training Employer! This accreditation means we meet the high standards set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to train and support future chartered accountants. It’s a proud milestone for our firm and a […]