Episode 7 | HMRC Taxing Our Patience! Make Tax Digital, Costly Mistakes & Business Frustrations

Mum & Son On The Money Podcast

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 48 minutes

In this episode of Mom & Son on the Money, Lorraine and Travis from Happy Days Accountants return after a short break to discuss one subject that every business owner, accountant and taxpayer seems to have an opinion on – HMRC.

From confusing retirement letters and Make Tax Digital to frustrating phone calls, duplicate tax references, delayed refunds and costly administrative errors, they share real experiences from the frontline of accountancy. They also discuss why so many accountants recommend calling HMRC at 8am, how to improve your chances of getting help, and why digital systems still seem to rely so heavily on the post.

Along the way, they also chat about:

Lorraine's Newport Pagnell Carnival 5K run.
The Milton Keynes Community Foundation 40th Anniversary Awards.
Travis's trip to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Changes to HMRC's mileage allowance.
The challenges facing small businesses.
Why they're both taking on the Milton Keynes Half Marathon next year.

Whether you're self-employed, run a limited company, work in finance or simply enjoy hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the world of tax and business, this episode is packed with useful advice, honest opinions and plenty of laughs.

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