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This week we have summarised the highlights of the new Agent Update for you. It has been a relatively quiet week leading up to the end of the month with many changes from 1 April/6 April announced well in advance.  

HMRC published Agent Update 118 on 20 March 2024. This is our summary of the highlights in direct and indirect tax announcements affecting for SME owners and advisers.

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We have news of a couple more U-turns from HMRC this week, on advice for landlords and in respect of phone line closures. We also feature a handy set of 'top-tips' for Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs) and Private Clients which also factor in changes that are coming up on 6 April. 

Only one day after announcing a restriction to its VAT, Self Assessment and PAYE helplines, HMRC has had a change of heart.

Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 contents (as enacted) with links to our guides on the relevant topics. With a general election held on July 4th, 2024 is all set to be a year of three Finance Acts.

This contains measures introduced at March’s Spring Budget and received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024