CrossCountry Accountants : March 2026 Welcome to the March 2026 Edition With the 31 January deadline now a fading memory, March is traditionally the month of "The Final Countdown." For UK businesses, this period is less about looking back at 2024/25 and more about the urgent sprint to 5 April 2026. This month is particularly dense with activity. We have the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on 3 March , a series of confirmed tax and compliance changes taking effect from April and the final opportunity to use your 2025/26 allowances. Here is your essential guide to navigating the coming weeks. 1. Spring Statement 2026: 3 March Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on 3 March. Unlike a full Budget, this is primarily an economic "health check," but we expect several key signals: Threshold Freezes: Confirmation on whether Income Tax and NIC thresholds will remain frozen (further increasing "stealth tax" as wages rise). Fuel Duty: A major ...
