HMRC releases new guidance on ‘Managed Service Companies’
Posted by Karen Jones on December 3, 2024HMRC has issued new guidance on Managed Service Companies. It’s important that you don’t use these structures as you will face penalties.
Company car tax rates to rise
Posted by Karen Jones on November 25, 2024In her Autumn 2024 Budget, the chancellor announced hikes to company car tax rates. Hybrid vehicles will attract the biggest increases.
Inheritance Tax investigations net HMRC record sums
Posted by Karen Jones on November 22, 2024HMRC is opening more Inheritance Tax investigations than ever – and raking in record sums. We take a look at why this is happening – and how.
Tax refunds and investigations – a brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on November 20, 2024In this article we take a look at tax refunds and investigations and, in particular, the time limits that apply to both.
CGT exemption reduction: should landlords sell up now?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 24, 2024CGT changes announced back in 2022 mean the tax-exempt Capital Gains Tax allowance is now shrinking. So should you sell up?
Ethical tax planning – is it worthwhile?
Posted by Karen Jones on October 9, 2024We discuss the benefits of ethical tax planning and seek to explain why this is a valuable route to take when looking to reduce tax.
High Income Child Benefit Charge – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on October 1, 2024This year the High Income Child Benefit Charge will affect some basic rate taxpayers for the first time. Here’s what you need to know.
Buy to let tax – watch out for these elephant traps!
Posted by Karen Jones on September 25, 2024Buy to let tax – if you are a landlord, you’ll know that changes to the tax regime are making incomes drop. Don’t fall into these traps!
Tax traps – how can I avoid them?
Posted by Karen Jones on September 13, 2024Tax traps – are you paying tax at 60% on some of your income? Here we highlight the 60% tax traps and consider ways to lessen the impact…
Company providing taxable benefits in kind? Beware National Insurance.
Posted by Karen Jones on September 12, 2024Taxable benefits in kind as part of your employee remuneration package? We examine the real tax cost of your benefits in kind…
