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What's the AI-MTD advantage & why accountants must act now

What's the AI-MTD advantage & why accountants must act now

Plus: Your guide to standing out in the 35 under 35 2025 rankings

Marina Mouka
May 19, 2025

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AJ CHAMBERS
Your guide to standing out in the 35 under 35 2025 rankings
Ready to submit your nominations for the 35 under 35 rankings? Whether you're nominating yourself or a colleague, these tips will guide you through the process and help you stand out. The deadline for nominations is fast approaching, so be sure to submit your application by 30 June 2025.

EXPERT INSIGHT BY FORRESTBROWN
Never miss a deadline with ForrestBrown’s R&D tax relief deadline tool
ForrestBrown’s easy-to-use tool identifies key dates for your clients’ R&D tax relief claims, helping you stay on top of deadlines.

FROM THE MARKET

UHY Welcomes Eight New Trainees to Nottingham Office’s Accountancy Programme

Accountancy Firm Expands Charitable Support Programme Across Lancashire And Greater Manchester

UK Parish Councils Drive Record Tax Hikes Through Legal Loophole in Local Funding

EDITOR’S PICKS

EXPERT INSIGHTS BY SAGE
The AI-MTD advantage: Why accountants must act now
AI isn’t replacing accountants. It’s showing up just in time to help them manage the complexity of MTD - and shift how firms operate.

In Partnership with SAGE

REPORT
UK holds second spot in EU for foreign direct investment

INSIGHTS
73% of G20 companies now seek sustainability assurance

THE BIG INTERVIEW

Q&A: Forvis Mazars' new UK CEO on what’s next for the firm and the industry
In this exclusive Q&A, James Gilbey, Forvis Mazars’ new UK CEO, shares his vision for leading the firm through growth and transformation, embracing innovation, and building lasting client relationships in a rapidly changing market.

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MAKING TAX DIGITAL

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From April 2026, Making Tax Digital will require 780,000 self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000 to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software. This phased rollout will expand to those earning above £30,000 by 2027, aiming to streamline tax compliance and enhance real-time financial oversight. Penalties for late submissions are point-based, encouraging timely compliance without imposing immediate severe fines.

Key UK VAT Changes For 2025 Include Compliance Thresholds Digital Records And Penalties

WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO

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Cost Segregation Services Distinguish Accounting Firms in Real-Estate Tax Optimisation
Cost segregation services, as explained by Rhett Gagon, provide accountants with a specialised advantage for real-estate clients by optimising tax savings and differentiating their practices. These techniques, rooted in detailed property analysis, have saved clients substantial amounts nationwide. Firms seeking growth in the property sector should adopt cost segregation to offer measurable financial benefits.
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