Month: September 2026

HMRC provides comprehensive guidance on Stamp Duty Land Tax, a tax applied to land transactions that has been in effect since December 2003. The manual covers transactions in England and Northern Ireland, where SDLT remains applicable following devolution of tax powers in April 2018. Businesses and professionals involved in property transactions should note that Scotland and Wales now operate separate land tax systems administered by their respective authorities, with guidance available through the Scottish Government and Welsh Revenue Authority websites.

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HMRC has released the updated rates and thresholds that employers must apply when processing payroll and providing expenses and benefits to staff for the 2026-27 tax year. These figures are essential for accurate payroll administration and determining the tax treatment of employee benefits and allowances. Employers should implement these revised rates in their payroll systems from the start of the new tax year to ensure compliance with current tax legislation.

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