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For the first time since 2011, HMRC has increased the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) for cars and vans.

This increase was backdated to applying from 6 April 2026.

Read all you need to know about the changes here:
https://www.rrlcornwall.co.uk/articles/tax-insights-news/hmrc-increases-approved-mileage-rate-for-business-travel/

📢After significant delays, the Government has announced long-awaited changes to Companies House accounts filing.

Effective from April 2028, the new rules
are intended to improve the quality of information held on the Companies House register. While there's time to prepare, company directors should start understanding what these changes mean for their business now.

Alex Minter, Accounts Assistant summarises the key changes in his article below 👇
https://www.rrlcornwall.co.uk/articles/tax-insights-news/companies-house-accounts-filing-changes-to-be-aware-of/

Will your business be affected by the temporary summer VAT reduction?

From 25 June to 1 September 2026, VAT on certain children's meals, admission tickets and family attractions will be reduced from 20% to 5%.

For Cornwall businesses gearing up for the peak tourism season, understanding exactly which supplies qualify is essential. While the measure may appear straightforward, applying the reduced rate incorrectly could lead to compliance headaches further down the line.

Our latest article explains what businesses need to know, which supplies may qualify, and the practical steps to consider before the changes take effect.

Read the full article 👇 https://www.rrlcornwall.co.uk/articles/tax-insights-news/summer-vat-changes-temporary-vat-reduction-for-childrens-meals-tickets-and-family-attractions/

📝 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹?

Many people assume their estate will automatically pass to loved ones — but under the intestacy rules, that’s not always the case.

Our latest article explains:
✔️ Who inherits when there’s no Will
✔️ How spouses, children and unmarried partners are affected
✔️ Why intestacy can create unexpected outcomes for families

Read more here: https://www.rrlcornwall.co.uk/articles/legal-resources/intestacy-rules-in-cornwall-who-inherits-without-a-will/