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A clear overview of the 2025 Budget, including changes to income tax, dividends, savings, pensions, property income and reporting rules.

Autumn Budget 2025 guidance for contractors, self-employed and small companies: key facts, predictions and how to prepare for changes.

From 2025, Companies House will require all company directors, PSCs, and those filing on behalf of companies to complete identity verification. These ID verification checks will be phased in from autumn 2025, with the aim of reducing fraud and improving the accuracy of the public register.

Our blog covers the April 2025 legislative changes that will affect IR35 and shift status determination back to contractors for more clients. We have also explained key factors for assessing IR35 status and the benefits of being outside IR35. At Sherwin Currid we offer expert support to help contractors stay compliant and tax efficient.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025 focused on economic updates rather than major tax changes. Key announcements included increased defence spending, welfare budget cuts, and updates on the crackdown on tax avoidance. From April 2025 changes announced previously be the Labour Government will also take effect such as Employer NICs and Capital Gains Tax changes.

The Autumn Budget 2024 introduces increased employer NICs, CGT rate hikes, and Stamp Duty surcharges, impacting small businesses, contractors, and property investors. With expanded Employment Allowance and a commitment to digital tax compliance, these changes aim to boost public funding while posing new financial considerations for UK businesses and investors.

We have summarised the general election tax policies that parties have outlined in their campaigns so you can look out for potential changes.

The 2024 UK Budget was announced on Wednesday, 6th March by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. It outlines the government’s spending plans, UK tax policies, and economic goals for the coming year as well as introducing changes to existing legislation. In this blog, we will discuss the key points from the 2024 Budget.

The beginning of 2024 has seen people who earn extra income through online trading on websites such as eBay, Vinted, etsy and Depop become concerned about the changes to reporting requirements of online marketplaces

The beginning of 2024 has seen people who earn extra income through online trading on websites such as eBay, Vinted, etsy and Depop become concerned about the changes to reporting requirements of online marketplaces