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How to Save Tax Legally in the UK in 2026: A Straight-Talking Guide

August 4, 2026

Making Tax Digital: The 7 August Deadline Is Days Away — And Thousands Still Are Not Registered

July 28, 2026

What Andy Burnham’s Premiership Could Mean for Your Tax and Finances

July 21, 2026

Your Pension Was Meant to Be Tax-Free to Pass On. From 2027, That Changes.

July 14, 2026

Tax planning for 2026/27: what has changed, and what to do before 5 April 2027

Inherited pensions could face a 91% tax charge from April 2027. Here’s what’s changing.

Case Study: When HMRC Opens a Compliance Check — Even On a Simple Tax Return

Case Study: Inheriting an HMRC Enquiry

Could HMRC Open an Enquiry Into Your Business?

Reading time: 5 mins If you run a business in the UK, an HMRC enquiry probably sits somewhere on your list of quiet worries. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: that worry is more justified in 2026 than it’s ever been. HMRC has just set out an ambitious modernisation programme that puts more data, more AI, and […]

The Great British Summer Savings Scheme: What Families and Business Owners Need to Know

Reading time: 4 mins This summer, the government has cut VAT from 20% to 5% on a range of family-friendly spending. The relief runs from 25 June to 1 September 2026, and it touches everything from cinema trips to theme park tickets. Here’s what’s actually included, and if you run a hospitality or leisure business, […]

What Starmer’s Resignation Means for UK Tax & Finance

Reading time: 3 minutes On 22 June 2026, Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street — becoming the sixth Prime Minister to step down in seven years. With Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, expected to take the reins in July, the question on every business owner’s, investor’s, and […]

Is Your Office World Cup Party Tax-Deductible? The HMRC Guide to Staff Entertaining

Reading time: 5 mins With major football tournaments and the World Cup dominating TV schedules, office excitement inevitably hits an all-time high. For many business owners, setting up a screen in the boardroom, ordering a few pizzas, and cracking open some beers seems like the perfect way to reward the team and boost morale. But […]

Salary, Dividends, or Pensions? Why 2026/27 Demands a Smarter Approach to Corporate Profit Extraction

Reading time: 5 minutes If you’re a limited company director still drawing your income the same way you were two years ago, the chances are you’re now paying significantly more tax than you need to. The 2025 Autumn Budget and the Spring Statement 2026 have fundamentally shifted the maths behind the salary-plus-dividend model that hundreds […]

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Tax Write-Offs for Self-Employed Professionals: What You Can Legally Claim in 2026

Reading time: 5 mins When you take the leap into self-employment, you trade the safety of a corporate payroll for total freedom. But with that freedom comes a brand-new responsibility: managing your own tax bill. If you are operating as a sole trader or freelancer, one of the fastest ways to improve your cash flow […]

Connecting with Local Landlords at EAL Exhibition

Jermyn & Co participated the Eastern Landlords Association (ELA) exhibition on 22 May, 2026. We have been a trusted partner of ELA for eight years. During that time, we have seen a clear shift in landlords’ concerns, particularly around taxation, compliance, and accounting matters. It is always a pleasure to see familiar faces returning each […]

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18% Tax on Your Business Sale? Here’s Your Escape PlanConsidering Selling Your Business?

reading time: 4 mins If you are a business owner in the UK, your eventual exit is likely your biggest single payday. For years, selling your company was one of the most tax-efficient ways to build wealth. But the rules changed on 6th April 2026. And if you are planning to sell, those changes just […]

MTD for Income Tax is Now Mandatory: What the Latest HMRC Data Means for Landlords & the Self-Employed

Reading time: 3 Mins The first major deadline for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITS) is fast approaching. One week after the regime became mandatory for those with qualifying income over £50,000, HMRC has confirmed that 250,000 entities have signed up. However, there is a critical catch for small business owners. According to new data, […]

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Are You MTD Ready? The Big April 2026 HMRC Deadline Is Approaching Fast

If you’re self-employed, a sole trader, or a landlord in the UK, your calendar should have one date circled in bright red: 6 April 2026. This isn’t just the start of another new tax year. It’s the mandatory start for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA). Right now, the single biggest search […]

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