News & Views
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5 Questions Series - Meet Rachael Hart!
In the second of our 5 questions series, meet YesTax Director, Rachael Hart. From a controversial meeting at a local pub to 'Chickengate', Rachael outlines her favourite and not so favourite things about working at YesTax.
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R&D Advance Assurance Consultation Findings
The government published its response to the consultation on R&D tax relief advance clearances on 26 November 2025, Budget Day, signalling that reform of the current Advance Assurance system is now a policy priority.
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5 Questions Series: Meet James Smith!
In the first of our new '5 Questions' series, meet James Smith - our Senior Software R&D Tax Consultant. Over the coming months, we'll be introducing our staff through five questions designed to uncover what life at YesTax is really like!
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HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters
HMRC operates a policy known as the Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters regime, commonly referred to as HMRC’s “naming and shaming” power. The regime allows HMRC to publish the names and details of individuals and businesses that have deliberately underpaid tax and failed to make a full disclosure. While financial penalties remain the primary sanction for non-compliance, public disclosure is intended to act as a powerful deterrent by introducing reputational consequences alongside monetary costs.
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Recent First-tier Tribunal Decision on R&D Tax Relief
In early 2026, the UK First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) delivered its decision in M&C Educational Training Services Ltd v HMRC, a case that provides further clarification on the scope of the UK’s R&D tax relief regime. While the outcome was consistent with existing case law, the decision is noteworthy for the clarity with which it distinguishes between scientific or technological advancement and innovation in education or training.
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A Christmas Message from YesTax!
Thank you to all of our fantastic clients, partners and staff - your hard work and generosity in 2025 has helped us to contribute to so many great causes!
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Debug Your Tax Bill – Tax Reliefs for Video Game Development Companies
The Video Game Tax Relief (VGTR) scheme has existed in the UK since 2014, but over the last decade the number of claimants has still remained relatively modest given the generosity of the relief. Since its introduction, VGTR has paid out a total of £1.837 billion related to 3,165 games, which equates to more than £580,000 per game.
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YesTax Proudly Supports Festive Fundraiser for Children and Families Facing Cancer
YesTax was set up with the ambition to create a better future for all. It engrained giving into its every day, donating 2.5% of turnover to vulnerable children’s charities both here in the UK and overseas.