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11/11/2026

November Tax Tips & News

Welcome to Sephton’s monthly newsletter. Here, you’ll find all our latest tax tips as well as the news that’s affecting our clients. If you scroll down the page, you’ll see you have access to the complete archive too. We’re committed to making sure our clients receive useful advice and support throughout the year.

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Autumn Budget 2026
The Autumn Budget (October 28, 2026) speech was the first for new Chancellor, John Healey, under a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. It was delivered against a backdrop of limited economic growth, a cost-of-living crisis and instability on the interna Read More...
 
£1.28bn inheritance tax saved by leaving money to charity
Families saved an estimated £1.28bn in inheritance tax (IHT) by leaving money to charity through their wills. This represents an 88% increase over the past six years. Read More...
 
HMRC signs deal to modernise its data systems to help tackle evasion and fraud
HMRC has signed a £175 million, 10-year agreement with Quantexa, a London-based technology company in what is described as one of the largest public-sector technology deployments. Read More...
 
Estate valuation mistake leads to large IHT bill
Justine Fernandes ended up paying around £8k too much in inheritance tax after she and her brother significantly overestimated the value of their late mother's possessions when dealing with her estate Read More...
 
Owners of second homes pushed into debt after tax change
Hundreds of second home and holiday-let owners in Pembrokeshire, Wales have accumulated large council tax debts following changes to Welsh rules on holiday accommodation Read More...
 
November Questions and Answers
Q: How can I reduce the tax I'm paying on my substantial savings interest, particularly when the rates go up in April? Read More...
 
November Key Dates
1st: Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st January. Read More...
 
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