Advisory fuel rates update

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, which will apply from 1 December 2022. The AFR for petrol, diesel and LPG vehicles will stay at the same levels as the September 2022 rates. Meanwhile, AFR for fully electric cars will rise...

UK in recession according to Government watchdog

The UK is currently in a recession that will last through 2023, according to the Government's spending watchdog. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicted in its economic report that took into account the Government's spending and tax plans that Chancellor...

Industry reacts to Autumn Statement 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement measures to the House of Commons today (Thursday 17 November), focusing on tax hikes and spending cuts to fill a £55 billion "black hole" in public finances. Among the announcements were freezes to...

HMRC changes profit assessment rules

HMRC is changing the way it assesses profits for some businesses from 6 April 2024 onwards. Sole traders and partnerships will be assessed on their profits for each tax year that runs from 6 April to 5 April. Businesses with an accounting period between 6 April and 30...