News and insights
Tax changes, deadlines and practical guidance from the ELP team.
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Tax diary: December 2026 and January 2027 The key filing and payment dates for companies, employers and Self Assessment taxpayers over the next two months. - Self Assessment: 31 January 2027 is closer than it looks What to send us, and when, so your 2025/26 return is filed and paid on time.
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Making Tax Digital for landlords and sole traders Who MTD for Income Tax applies to, and how to get ready. - Inheritance tax and pensions: changes from April 2027 Most unused pension funds will count towards your estate for inheritance tax from 6 April 2027. Now is a good time to review your plans.
- CIS returns: common errors to avoid Contractors should check their Construction Industry Scheme returns carefully. These are the mistakes we see most often.
- Selling online? HMRC now receives your sales data Online marketplaces report sellers’ income to HMRC each year. Make sure your own tax position is up to date.
- Payroll year-end: start planning now A few checks during the year make the payroll year-end, P60s and P11Ds much smoother.
- Autumn Budget 2026: our summary Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget, delivered on 28 October 2026: what changes for individuals, landlords, owner-managed businesses and employers.
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