SDLT – Pacific Chartered Accountants

Tax e-News September 2025

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

In this month’s edition:

This month’s tax update brings you essential news on significant changes ahead. We cover major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), new HMRC compliance checks on business expenses, and important updates on property tax and the Winter Fuel Payment.

Key points include:

* SSP Reforms from April 2026: SSP will soon be payable from day one, and the minimum earnings threshold will be removed.
* HMRC Targets Business Expenses: A new campaign will focus on ensuring correct private use adjustments in Self Assessment returns.
* SDLT on Dilapidated Properties: HMRC has issued a warning about incorrect SDLT reclaim claims for properties in need of repair.
* Winter Fuel Payment Clawback: Find out if your payment will be recovered and note the 15 September 2025 opt-out deadline.

Read on for more details and other key tax updates.

Tax e-News February 2025

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

THERE’S STILL TIME FOR SOME YEAR END TAX PLANNING!
AVOID ANY DOUBLE CAB ‘HICCUPS’!
EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES
VAT ON FOOD AND DRINK
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2025

Tax e-News December 2022

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

In this month’s newsletter:

TAX INCREASES AND PUBLIC SPENDING CUTS
FREEZING INCOME TAX BANDS
MORE TO PAY 45% INCOME TAX
ALL QUIET ON PENSIONS
NIC BANDS FROZEN
DIVIDEND INCOME – REDUCED 0% BAND
CGT ANNUAL EXEMPTION CUT
VAT REGISTRATION LIMITS UNCHANGED
CARS, VANS AND TAXATION!
R&D ‘REBALANCING’
A MINI U-TURN ON SDLT
AND REMEMBER…
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS
DECEMBER 2022 / JANUARY 2023

Tax e-News November 2022

Welcome to our monthly tax newsletter designed to keep you informed of the latest tax issues.

In this month’s newsletter:

U-TURNS TO STEADY THE FINANCIAL MARKETS
NIC RATE CHANGE GOES AHEAD
SDLT CHANGES GO AHEAD
CORPORATION TAX RATES TO INCREASE AFTER ALL
INCOME TAX RATES STAND STILL
IMPACT ON PROFIT EXTRACTION
OFF-PAYROLL WORKING LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY
£1 MILLION ANNUAL INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE TO STAY
SEIS CHANGES GO AHEAD
ENERGY SUPPORT TO BE REVIEWED IN APRIL 2023
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022

Tax e-News January 2018

In our newsletter for January 2018:

New Year Resolutions To Save Tax
Pension Planning
Passing On The Family Home
What About Downsizing To A Smaller Property?
Consider Making Regular Gifts Out Of Surplus Income
Tax Relief for Energy Saving Technology
Relief From Additional 3% SDLT Charge
Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars
No Indexation Of Company Gains After December 2017
Diary of Main Tax Events January/February 2018

Tax e-News December 2017

In our newsletter for December 2017:

“Building A Britain Fit For The Future”
SDLT Relief For First-Time Buyers
Personal Allowance And Higher Rate Limit Increased
No Changes In Tax or NIC Rates
IR35 “Off-Payroll” Rules May Be Extended To Private Sector
Changes To Diesel Company Cars
EIS Tax Relief Increased For Investment In Tech Businesses
R&D Tax Relief Increased
VAT Registration Limit Frozen
Business Rates Relief For Small Businesses
Diary Of Main Tax Events December 2017/January 2018