Mercia Podcast

In our latest episode, our in-house VAT expert, James Hurst, shares some brief thoughts on recent VAT cases that caught his eye.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton breaks down the government's abrupt reversal on winter fuel payments and the tangled tax mechanics that follow. From pensioners navigating deductions to the complexities of taxable income, he asks—does anyone in power truly understand self-assessment? A sharp, insightful take on yet another policy puzzle.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Gemma Archer rounds up the key points from the publication of Charities SORP exposure draft and consultations relating to the financial thresholds in charity law.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Helen Knight examines the implications of the upcoming changes to company size thresholds, effective April 2025, on off-payroll working and IR35 rules.Gain a deeper understanding of IR35 with our IR35: The Definitive Guide course. Stay ahead of key regulatory updates and keep your clients informed with insights from our latest newsletter. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In the aftermath of the Spring Statement, a number of consultations have been released on the government website. Mark Morton delves into the Making Tax Digital Consultation and how this could potentially impact accountants over the next few years. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this short episode, join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (25 March 2025).Don't forget there is still time to order your Spring Statement Summary to easily communicate the key announcements to your clients.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton takes a look at the proposed IHT changes for pensions from April 2027.Communicate tax changes easily with expert content that makes a difference to your clients. Spring Statement - https://www.mercia-group.com/promote/all-promote-products/budget-and-tax-rates/spring-statement-2025/ Tax Cards - https://www.mercia-group.com/promote/all-promote-products/budget-and-tax-rates/tax-cards-and-rates/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton takes a look at the current position on changes to APR and BPR. Communicate essential tax rates to your clients this spring with Mercia.Order personalised Tax Cards for your firm now.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Jenny Faulkner and Gemma Archer discuss the FRC's 2025 campaign to support UK SMEs and how the market study presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for firms to have their say and impact the future of the audit profession from an SME perspective.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton takes a look at possible changes to ISAs in the run-up to the Spring Statement.Order your Spring Communication essentials and communicate tax updates to your clients with ease.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.