{"id":5524,"date":"2026-03-03T10:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodmanjones.com\/blog\/?p=5524"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:12:41","slug":"goodman-jones-spring-journal-the-tax-and-economic-developments-defining-the-year-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmanjones.com\/blog\/goodman-jones-spring-journal-the-tax-and-economic-developments-defining-the-year-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodman Jones Spring Journal: The Tax and Economic Developments Defining the Year Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Goodman Jones Spring Journal 2026, your essential update on the reforms and economic shifts shaping the year ahead. This edition brings together the most important\u00a0developments in tax, accounting,\u00a0regulation\u00a0and business planning, giving leaders, finance teams, landlords,\u00a0advisers\u00a0and\u00a0individuals\u00a0the context and clarity they need to make informed decisions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With global growth slowing, geopolitical tensions rising and UK regulation\u00a0continuing\u00a0to evolve, this journal sets out what is changing, why it matters and how these developments may influence the choices you make in the months ahead. Our aim is to equip you with insight that helps you plan confidently and respond proactively to an increasingly complex landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s Inside<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Highlights from this edition:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Global Uncertainty and Regulatory Shifts<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A\u00a0high\u00a0level\u00a0look at the economic and regulatory backdrop shaping 2026, from global instability to major UK reforms, and how updates to FRS 102, revenue recognition and Making Tax Digital may influence financial planning, balance\u00a0sheets\u00a0and confidence across the market.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      ISA Changes<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A clear snapshot of the upcoming ISA landscape, including the new \u00a312,000 cash ISA cap for under 65s, frozen subscription limits and the government\u2019s direction on\u00a0long term\u00a0saving and investment, plus what these shifts may mean for personal planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Salary Sacrifice Reform<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A concise overview of the 2029 changes to pension salary sacrifice, including the new \u00a32,000 NIC exempt cap and what rising NIC costs could mean for both employers and employees, alongside planning points and alternative approaches to sustain employee benefits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Companies House Fee Increases<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          A quick guide to the February 2026 rise in Companies House fees, from incorporation costs to confirmation statements, and what\u00a0organisations\u00a0should factor into compliance budgets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            EMI Share Options Expanded<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            A look at the widened EMI eligibility rules from April 2026, including higher thresholds and extended exercise periods, and why scale ups and growing companies may want to revisit their equity incentive planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Landmark Property Law Reforms (May 2026)<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              An outline of the major rental reforms coming into force from May 2026, including periodic tenancies replacing fixed terms, the abolition of Section 21, updated eviction\u00a0grounds\u00a0and new compliance requirements, alongside the 2027 rise in property income tax rates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                Inheritance Tax and Business Relief Updates<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                A brief update on the government\u2019s recent business relief U-turns, including the move to a \u00a32.5m 100% allowance, and why the changes may have\u00a0very different\u00a0implications for\u00a0married and\u00a0unmarried couples.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Making Tax Digital<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  A short preview of the phased rollout of Making Tax Digital from April 2026, highlighting who enters the regime first, how thresholds tighten, and the shift towards quarterly digital reporting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Plus, in this edition<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n