Spring Budget 2024: what it means for you
Posted by Ben Locker on March 6, 2024On 6th March 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Budget 2024. We look at the key announcements and what they mean for you.
Government Gateway accounts to be replaced
Posted by Karen Jones on March 4, 2024The government is phasing out Government Gateway accounts. Soon you’ll be able to access central government services using a single login.
IHT: when the 7-year rule becomes the 14-year rule
Posted by Ian Henman on February 29, 2024Inheritance Tax is complicated! Without the right planning, you get can get tripped up by the 14-year rule and pay more than you need.
HMRC continues to clamp down on unpaid dividend tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 12, 2024HMRC continues to write to business owners it believes have failed to declare and pay dividend tax. We tell you what you need to know.
Contribute to your partner’s retirement and get pension relief
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 8, 2024Did you know that you can contribute to a partner’s or child’s retirement fund and get significant pension tax relief? We explain how.
State pension age to rise further?
Posted by Ben Locker on February 5, 2024Soon the state pension age will rise to 67. Yet new research suggests it will need to rise to 71 by 2050. When will you be able to retire?
How to pay CGT the easy way
Posted by Karen Jones on February 1, 2024If you need to pay CGT on items other than property, there are two ways to do it. Surprisingly, many people fill in a tax return needlessly.
HMRC repays £38m in pension tax
Posted by Karen Jones on January 29, 2024In the last quarter of 2023, the taxman repaid £38 million in overpaid pension tax. We help you understand whether you’re due a refund.
Pension tax relief – are you making the most of it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 18, 2024Even though the tax burden is the highest it has been since the Second World War, there’s still one generous tax break – pension tax relief.
Growth in late rent payments and landlord limited companies
Posted by Ben Locker on January 15, 2024Increasing numbers of landlords are experiencing late rent payments – while many others are moving their portfolios to limited companies.
