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Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

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24th Dec 2025
Preparing for Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind ahead of 2027 Friend & Grant Accountants

Preparing for Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind ahead of 2027

Preparing for Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind ahead of 2027. So what is changing? And what you need to do to prepare?

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18th Dec 2025
New IHT rules from 2026 could add an extra £1m to the liability due on your estate, This is why Friend & Grant 1

New Inheritance Tax Rules for Business Owners and Farmers from April 2026

Both Business Relief (BR) and Agricultural Relief (AR) are set for major reform from 6 April 2026, without careful planning and consideration this could have a huge impact on IHT liabilities.

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10th Dec 2025

Property Newsletter December 2025: Budget Update for Landlords

Property updates for December 2025 following the Autumn Budget announcement. We take a look at the income tax changes including MTD along with Mansion and Tourism Tax and the Renters Rights act implementation plan.

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4th Dec 2025
Probate Property and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) What You Need to Know Friend & Grant Accountants

Probate Property and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): What You Need to Know

If you are a property trader purchasing a probate property, you could be eligible for SDLT relief. We take a look at the qualifying conditions and what you need to do to reclaim the SDLT.

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2nd Dec 2025

December 2025 Newsletter | Autumn Budget Update

Our December 2025 newsletter with all the updates from the Autumn Budget Announcement. We take a look at the tax implications for both businesses and individuals.

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27th Nov 2025

Preparing for 2026: How the New Lease Rules Could Impact Your Balance Sheet

From January 2026, new lease accounting rules will bring most leases onto your balance sheet as assets and liabilities. While cash flow isn’t changing, reported profits, borrowing ratios, and audit thresholds may shift. Early planning and modelling can help you understand the impact and make informed business decisions.

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24th Nov 2025

November 2025 Newsletter

Updates including the draft legislation for Inheritance Tax relief for business and agricultural property from April 2026, MTD HMRC guidance for digitally excluded taxpayers, Recent tribunal rulings clarify VAT on Chocolate covered biscuits and SDLT/ATED tribunal partial win and advisory rates for electric cars.

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24th Nov 2025

Property Newsletter November 2025

Articles for November 2025 including Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law and MTD for Income Tax: Guidance for digitally excluded individuals.

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20th Nov 2025
UK GAAP Is Changing in 2026. Your Reported Profits Might Too Friend & Grant Accountants

UK GAAP Is Changing in 2026. Your Reported Profits Might Too

From January 2026, new UK GAAP rules will change how businesses recognise revenue affecting reported profits, borrowing capacity, and even business valuation. Although cash flow stays the same, the timing of income may shift. Now is the time to review contracts, forecast the impact, and prepare for the transition.

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