Registration criteria updated for MTD ITSA

HMRC has updated its eligibility criteria for the Making Tax Digital for income tax self assessment (MTD ITSA) pilot scheme. While MTD ITSA will not be compulsory until 6 April 2024, individuals and agents can sign up early to help HMRC test and develop the new...

One in four small firms fear closure

A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that around a quarter of small businesses (24%) plan to close, downsize or restructure in the next year in response to the ongoing energy crisis. This figure rises to 42% for accommodation and food firms...

Companies urged to file accounts online

Companies House is urging limited companies to submit their final accounts using the online filing service before the deadline on 31 December. Filing accounts online instead of via post will help businesses meet the deadline and avoid late penalties. Penalties for...

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...