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Thousands file Self Assessment returns over New Year as HMRC January deadline approaches

Thousands file Self Assessment returns over New Year as HMRC January deadline approaches

Thousands file Self Assessment returns over New Year as HMRC January deadline approaches

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

BLACK CAB BOOST: Rachel Reeves says VAT rule change will allow London black cabs to ‘compete fairly on price from 2026’

BLACK CAB BOOST: Rachel Reeves says VAT rule change will allow London black cabs to ‘compete fairly on price from 2026’

BLACK CAB BOOST: Rachel Reeves says VAT rule change will allow London black cabs to ‘compete fairly on price from 2026’

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

Chancellor Reeves shuts TOMS VAT loophole used by private hire firms like Uber as from today

Chancellor Reeves shuts TOMS VAT loophole used by private hire firms like Uber as from today

Chancellor Reeves shuts TOMS VAT loophole used by private hire firms like Uber as from today

Perry Richardson

Jan 22 min read

PRINCIPAL TO AGENCY: Uber restructures driver contracts outside of London to sidestep VAT hit from Rachel Reeves minicab tax reforms

PRINCIPAL TO AGENCY: Uber restructures driver contracts outside of London to sidestep VAT hit from Rachel Reeves minicab tax reforms

PRINCIPAL TO AGENCY: Uber restructures driver contracts outside of London to sidestep VAT hit from Rachel Reeves minicab tax reforms

Perry Richardson

Jan 23 min read

THE NINE KEY ISSUES FROM 2025: From autonomous taxis to private hire VAT, we run through the big topics impacting the taxi trade

THE NINE KEY ISSUES FROM 2025: From autonomous taxis to private hire VAT, we run through the big topics impacting the taxi trade

THE NINE KEY ISSUES FROM 2025: From autonomous taxis to private hire VAT, we run through the big topics impacting the taxi trade

Perry Richardson

Dec 26, 202511 min read

WHERE’S THE VAT? Why your taxi receipt doesn’t often show VAT

WHERE’S THE VAT? Why your taxi receipt doesn’t often show VAT

WHERE’S THE VAT? Why your taxi receipt doesn’t often show VAT

Perry Richardson

Dec 18, 20252 min read

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

ARE TAXI DRIVERS READY? Clock ticking on new HMRC Making Tax Digital obligations arriving in months

Perry Richardson

Dec 11, 20253 min read

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

EXPLAINED: How does the Chancellor’s PHV VAT change impact taxi drivers and private hire operators?

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20255 min read

Private hire operators urged to review contracts after budget confirms removal of TOMS access

Private hire operators urged to review contracts after budget confirms removal of TOMS access

Private hire operators urged to review contracts after budget confirms removal of TOMS access

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20253 min read

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Government decision to not impose 20% VAT on full private hire journey price outside of London welcomed by Veezu

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20253 min read

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20252 min read

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

WHAT THIS MEANS: Government confirms 20% VAT will apply to private hire fares as TOMS loophole closes

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20254 min read

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

VAT AND PAY-PER-MILE: Just how might the Autumn Budget impact the taxi and private hire sector?

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20254 min read

STEP-BY-STEP: How taxi drivers can submit quarterly updates under HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital

STEP-BY-STEP: How taxi drivers can submit quarterly updates under HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital

STEP-BY-STEP: How taxi drivers can submit quarterly updates under HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital

Perry Richardson

Nov 21, 20252 min read

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Solicitor warns Chancellor’s proposed ‘Taxi Tax’ on private hire services risks putting an ‘unfair burden’ on smaller operators

Perry Richardson

Nov 20, 20253 min read

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Taxi trade leaders push Chancellor to end TOMS tax advantage for ride-hail giants like Uber to raise extra £1billion in tax revenue

Perry Richardson

Nov 20, 20252 min read

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20252 min read

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

‘TAXI TAX’ ON MINICABS: New survey reveals 70% of public saying they’d cut back on minicab use if VAT added to fares

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20253 min read

RETIREMENT ROADBLOCK: Why the vast majority of taxi drivers are heading towards a pension shortfall

RETIREMENT ROADBLOCK: Why the vast majority of taxi drivers are heading towards a pension shortfall

RETIREMENT ROADBLOCK: Why the vast majority of taxi drivers are heading towards a pension shortfall

Perry Richardson

Nov 7, 20255 min read

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

Perry Richardson

Nov 3, 20253 min read

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