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Taxation of Cryptocurrency in the UK: Upcoming Changes and What You Need to Know

Cryptocurrency has quickly evolved from a niche interest to a mainstream financial asset.

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Personal Tax: Thousands of Parents “Missing Out” on Tax-Free Childcare

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reminded parents that they may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the new academic year. HMRC says many families could be missing out on valuable support towards childcare costs. If you are a working parent, here’s a clear summary of how the scheme works and who can claim.

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What is MTD for Income Tax?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) latest initiative aimed at modernising the UK tax system. It aims to make filing more effective, efficient, and easier for taxpayers to avoid making mistakes.

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(from left) Stephen Slater, managing director at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, with RMT's new head of corporate finance Michael McCulloch

RMT Accountants appoints experienced dealmaker Michael McCulloch to lead its corporate finance expansion

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has appointed experienced deals adviser Michael McCulloch as its new head of corporate finance.

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Measures announced

Although the Spring Statement is not intended to be a major fiscal event like the Budget, the Chancellor did announce some new measures. These included: Apprenticeship Levy, Local Full Fibre Networks, Borderlands Growth Deal and National Living Wage.

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Chris Brown promoted to director at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the promotion of Chris Brown to director within its specialist healthcare division, which offers specialist accounting for healthcare professionals.

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RMT Technology aiming to double workforce after major premises investment

The specialist technology arm of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is aiming to double the size of its team over the next two years after completing a major premises investment.

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RMT Accountants increasing Hexham investment

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is increasing its Hexham investment in West Northumberland with a move into town centre.

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Making Sure Your PAYE Code Is Correct

Making sure your PAYE tax code is correct Updated for the 2025/26 tax year The PAYE system is designed to collect, over the course of a tax year, approximately the right amount of income tax from your earnings. This is done through the issue of one or more tax codes, which your employer uses to

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