Two rounds of changes — employer NIC rising to 15% in April 2025 and dividend rates rising from April 2026 — have shifted the calculation. Worked examples at £40k, £60k and £100k, including why employer pension contributions now beat everything.
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Corporation tax can be one of the largest outgoings for a limited company. But HMRC's own rules allow you to reduce your bill significantly — from director pension contributions and capital allowances to R&D credits and careful timing of income and expenses. Here is exactly how to do it.
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Who must file, key deadlines (31 Jan 2027), documents, allowable expenses, payments on account, HMRC penalties and what MTD for Income Tax means for you. Everything in one place.
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MTD now mandatory for >£50k income, FHL regime abolished, Section 24 fully in force, CGT at 18%/24%, Renters’ Rights Act live. The definitive landlord tax guide for 2026.
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Do not contact HMRC until you read this. A step-by-step guide from the moment the letter arrives — investigation types, your rights under Schedule 36 FA 2008, penalty ranges and how professional representation protects your position.
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A plain-English walkthrough of company formation — from choosing your SIC code and registered address to first steps after incorporation.
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Income tax bands, NI thresholds, corporation tax, VAT, CGT and IHT allowances — every key number for the new tax year verified against HMRC guidance, in one place.
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No new tax rises announced — but confirmed changes from 6 April 2026 include dividend rates rising to 10.75%/35.75%, BADR increasing to 18%, the BPR cap taking effect, and MTD for Income Tax launching. Full DKAT analysis.
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HMRC issuing BADR compliance letters. Pension IHT confirmed at a maximum 67% effective rate from April 2027. NIC salary sacrifice cap now legislated. VCT relief cut to 20%. Cash ISA limit reducing. All in one update.
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