Shapcotts Accountants

09/10/2026

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.

The first quarterly submission deadline, covering the first three months of the 2026-27 tax year, passed on 7 August 2026. HMRC have since issued a press release confirming that 436,000 taxpayers filed their first quarterly tax update by the deadline and reminding those who have not submitted their update to do so using HMRC-recognised software.

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026. The first quarterly submission deadline, covering the first three months of the 2026-27 tax ye...

05/10/2026

Before Andy Burnham became Prime Minister and the appointment of John Healey as Chancellor, HMRC published a raft of consultations and policy announcements on 23 June 2026.

The wide-ranging package of consultations and policy announcements was aimed at making the tax system simpler, more digital and, in HMRC’s words, fairer. While many of the proposals are still at consultation stage, they give us an indication of the government’s direction of travel over the next few years.

Before Andy Burnham became Prime Minister and the appointment of John Healey as Chancellor, HMRC published a raft of consultations and policy announcements on 23 June 2026. The wide-ranging package of consultations and policy announcements was aimed at making the tax system simpler, more digital and...

02/10/2026

🏠 Introducing our second speaker for our October Derby Property Meet – Sue Wesby!

Property Developer, Investor & Award-Winning Mentor

Sue left the corporate world in 2022 to pursue her passion for property — and she hasn’t looked back!

Since then, she has completed successful flips and serviced accommodation projects, undertaken an assisted sale on a property in Northamptonshire, and is now building a Buy-to-Let portfolio in the North East.

Sue was also awarded Mentor of the Year at the Paseda 360 National Coaching Awards in February, following a nomination recognising her work in property coaching, which she now undertakes alongside her own property journey.

At our October Property Meet, Sue will be sharing how she is structuring deals differently and adapting her approach as the market changes, as well as the lessons she has learned along the way.

A great opportunity to hear directly from someone actively investing, developing and adapting in the current market.

📅 Wednesday 14th October
📍 Nelsons Solicitors, Derby
🤝 Networking from 6pm
🎤 Presentations from 7pm

We look forward to welcoming Sue to Derby!

Nelsons Solicitors
Shapcotts Accountants
Signature Specialist Finance
Houseshare Heroes
Sabel & Co Independent Estate Agent
DJH Commercial Ltd

30/09/2026

Another great speaker at East Midlands 2026 Housing Conference, get your tickets now!

One topic keeps coming up in conversations with landlords & agents at the moment... the new national "Register Your Rental Property" database !

At DASH Services, we're receiving more questions about this than almost anything else right now. What information will need to be provided? Who needs to register? How will it work in practice? And what does it mean for landlords and letting agents?

That's why we're delighted that representatives from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will be joining us at the DASH Services East Midlands Housing Conference 2026 to give a live demonstration of the new system and answer your questions directly.

· See the database in action

· Hear the latest information from the team behind it

· Get answers to your questions first-hand

· Understand what you need to do before the launch

BOOK NOW:

20th October 2026

£10.00
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Book your place today and join hundreds of housing professionals, landlords and agents for what promises to be one of the most talked-about sessions of the conference.

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29/09/2026

In our latest Tax newsletter, we're taking a look at the latest HMRC updates in the coming year; What Andy Burnham may change; How well Making Tax Digital worked for the first quarter; And what to do if you have NI gaps.

In our latest Tax newsletter, we're taking a look at the latest HMRC updates in the coming year; What Andy Burnham may change; How well Making Tax Digital worked for the first quarter; And what to do if you have NI gaps.

10/09/2026

Kimberley Shapcott will once again be speaking at the East Midlands Housing Conference hosted by DASH Services in October.

Tickets are £10 and include refreshments throughout the day. Book your spot now!

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07/09/2026

🚀 Your property network is only as strong as the people in it.

Derby Property Meet brings together property investors, developers and trusted industry professionals for genuine, face-to-face networking.

No hard sell. Just real conversations, expert knowledge, valuable connections and practical insights to help you move forward in property.

🌟 Meet our trusted professional partners at next weeks event

• Nelsons Solicitors
• Houseshare Heroes
• Signature Specialist Finance
• Shapcotts Accountants
• Parker Liddle Architecture
• Sabel & Co Independent Estate Agent
• DJH Commercial Ltd

Come along. Connect. Learn. Grow.

04/09/2026

The Government has published a one-year-on update to its Small Business Plan, which is intended to support small and medium-sized businesses to start, scale and grow.

Key highlights from the report include: Late Payments, Tax Administration, Access to finance, and Apprenticeships

The Government has published a one-year-on update to its Small Business Plan, which is intended to support small and medium-sized businesses to start, scale and grow. Key highlights from the report include: Late payment The Small Business Protections Bill was laid before Parliament in May 2026. The....

28/08/2026

In this issue of our Business Newsletter, we cover a wide range of topics, from Business Plans and Shareholder Agreements to changes to VAT Payments and Employment Law Reform.

In this issue of our Business Newsletter, we cover a wide range of topics, from Business Plans and Shareholder Agreements to changes to VAT Payments and Employment Law Reform.

09/07/2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to remind employers that they have the same legal duties for home workers as office-based staff.

According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, which makes this an important area for employers to cover.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to remind employers that they have the same legal duties for home workers as office-based staff. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or....