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Recurring Tax Issues
17 April 2026 The OECD thinks the UK tax system is too complicated (no, really?) and that VAT reliefs are complicated and regressive. Has it been reading this blog? Here are three recurring issues that cast doubt on our ability to improve. Windfall tax In May 2022 we...
Why Accountants Therapy membership is worth every penny
I’ve been hearing and seeing more and more accountants saying they’re paying £150–£250 A MONTH for “communities”, “mentorship”, or “support”.... and tbh it makes my brain swirl... But, not because support isn’t valuable (it absolutely is) but because so much of what’s...
2 April 2026 Domestic supplies of electricity are reduced-rated for VAT – that is, charged at the 5% rate. Public charging facilities are not only far more expensive per kWh than domestic supplies but HMRC has, for the past 5 years, insisted that they are also to be...
VAT and public charging facilities
2 April 2026 Domestic supplies of electricity are reduced-rated for VAT – that is, charged at the 5% rate. Public charging facilities are not only far more expensive per kWh than domestic supplies but HMRC has, for the past 5 years, insisted that they are also to be...
What should be done about tax influencers? 20 March 2026 A SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) is a legal action undertaken in order to try to silence criticism, or prevent publicity, by legal bullying. The first official ruling that legal action...
MTD: Together
Where are you in your MTD journey? Maybe you’re ahead of the curve 📈. You already know exactly how many of your clients will fall into scope for April 2026, you’ve mapped out thresholds, and you’ve started communications. If that’s you, congratulations 🥳. But for many...
Why I Still Hate MTD – And Why Accountants Need Somewhere to Talk About It
“It’s not about not being bothered,” I typed. “It’s about not seeing the benefits for my clients.” When I pressed enter on a TaxCalc webinar in February, I had no idea that so many people felt the same. Dozens… then hundreds… all expressing the same frustration and...
