Tax Tips and News - December 2025

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09/12/2025

Tax Tips and News – December 2025

Welcome to the Courts Accountancy Services monthly newsletter, bringing you the latest tax tips and news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.

We’re committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and that they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.

We thought you might like to have a read of this insightful article from Terri Hall at Continuum How you can protect your business

If you need further assistance regarding anything in this newsletter, please give us a call or drop us an email and we’ll be happy to discuss with you.`

Also, if you require advice on your own specific circumstances, feel free to give us a call, after all we are here to help!

Please note, our offices will be closed for the Christmas period from noon on Wednesday 24th December until 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Top earners see an increase in HMRC investigations

HMRC is intensifying its crackdown on wealthy taxpayers, backed by major government funding, with investigations rising sharply. HMRC's wealthy team launched 13,055 investigations into high earners in the last tax year, a 60% increase compared to 8,110 th Read More...

Treasury dealt blow as thousands of EV drivers use tax loophole

Electric vehicle drivers exploited a loophole to secure another year of tax-free motoring, costing the Treasury millions. Read More...

Many risk paying tax twice due to multiple HMRC letter demands

HMRC has sent multiple tax demand letters to some taxpayers this year. Read More...

Snail farms discovered in London offices in tax avoidance scheme

Westminster City Council officers found crates of snails in empty central London offices whilst investigating property owners allegedly avoiding tax. Read More...

December Questions and Answers

Q: If I sell my rental property to my tenants at a discount, will Capital Gains Tax (CGT) be calculated on that price or the market value? Read More...

December Key Dates

1st: Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 28th February Read More...

Autumn Budget 2025

The Autumn Budget (November 26, 2025) speech was delivered against a backdrop of economic stagnation, Labour not wishing to break its self-imposed fiscal rules and uncertainty surrounding the longevity of both the Chancellor and Prime Minister‘s posit Read More...

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