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Small Accounting Business Cockburn Franklin are a dynamic accountancy and tax practice specialising in helping small businesses and tax payers.

Since we only work with small businesses and not large corporate entities, our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the small business sector. We understand that dealing with the tax authorities can be a daunting prospect to the small business. We are approachable, professional and objective and will put you at ease and take away your accountancy and taxation worries and concerns.

02/11/2026

Fuel duty cuts extended and mileage rates increased to ease the pinch for drivers and commuters. Plus, cheaper electric vehicle charging is on the way. Ready to save? Find out why this matters now.

The Autumn Budget 2026 announced several measures aimed at helping drivers with the cost of fuel, business travel and electric vehicle charging. These include extending the temporary fuel duty cut, making tax-free mileage rates more generous and reducing the cost of using some public electric vehicl...

02/11/2026

Alert for online marketplace operators: HMRC now levies steep penalties for late, inaccurate or missing tax reports. Stay compliant or face serious fines. Find out why this matters to you and your platform.

HMRC has published new guidance explaining the penalties that digital platform operators may face for failing to meet their tax reporting obligations. The guidance, published on 16 October 2026, clarifies how the existing rules for digital platform operators apply.

02/11/2026

HMRC has started sending letters to key company shareholders reminding them to check their 2025-26 tax returns carefully. If you've received one, find out what steps you might need to take and why it matters for your personal tax responsibilities. Read on to make sure you're covered before the deadline.

HMRC is in the process of writing to some individuals defined as a ‘Person of significant control’ (PSC) to raise awareness of potential tax liabilities and to help ensure their self-assessment tax returns are completed correctly for 2025-26.

30/10/2026

New rules are changing how plastic packaging tax works from April 2027. Businesses will face fresh requirements on recycled plastic, including chemical recycling and record-keeping. What does this mean for packaging and your products? Find out why it matters now.

New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will take effect from 1 April 2027, changing how businesses account for chemically recycled plastic and removing pre-consumer plastic waste as an eligible source of recycled content.

29/10/2026

Big news for SMEs eyeing R&D tax relief! You can now get advance assurance on tricky parts of your claim before you submit it. Curious how this could smooth your claim process? Read on to discover which new options might fit your business needs.

HMRC offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) two voluntary advance assurance services to help provide greater certainty about Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims before they are submitted. You can choose either a new targeted advance assurance service (also known as the advance...

28/10/2026

HMRC is speeding up National Insurance refunds with a new automated system! If you've received a letter, check the details carefully and respond online or by post. Don't ignore it – you could be owed money. Stay alert for scams and find out how to verify genuine HMRC communications. Read on to see if you're affected.

HMRC has introduced an automated payment process to speed up refunds for people who may have overpaid National Insurance contributions. The process has been in use since early summer, according to HMRC’s latest Agent Update.

27/10/2026

Heads up employers: New rules mean payroll reporting for company benefits is changing. Want to know if you'll need to act and when? Read on to stay ahead of the curve.

From 6 April 2027, employers must payroll taxable benefits in kind and expenses in real time, including company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel, and employer-provided medical benefits. Most other benefits will become subject to mandatory payrolling from April 2028, while employment-related loans and....

26/10/2026

Alert for UK and India workers: National Insurance rules just changed! If you started a temporary job abroad between July 2025 and July 2026, your social security setup might stay the same for up to 52 weeks. Indian staff in the UK don't need extra certificates, but UK employees in India should check if they need one. Employers, it's time to review your international assignments. Find out why this matters for your payroll and contracts now.

The UK–India Double Contributions Convention (DCC), which came into force on 15 July 2026 alongside the countries’ trade agreement, aims to prevent employees and employers paying social security contributions in both countries. It reciprocally extends the exemption period for eligible employees ...

26/10/2026

Alert: New tax letters are on their way for those with savings interest in 2025-26. You might get more than one notice if HMRC updates their records. Wondering if it affects you? Find out why it matters and what to check now.

HMRC is beginning to issue tax calculation letters (P800) and Simple Assessment notices (PA302) to collect any tax owed on bank and building society interest earned during the 2025-26 tax year.

23/10/2026

Alert: Exchanging or spending crypto isn't always tax-free and could catch you out. Keep records and check if you owe tax before it's too late. Find out why this matters now.

Cryptoassets can create unexpected tax liabilities. HMRC’s guidance highlights several areas where mistake can be made.

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Bicester
OX277SL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://cockburnfranklin.co.uk/

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