Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
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Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 15, 2025

Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?

HMRC mileage allowance – don’t let the taxman motor through your allowances
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HMRC mileage allowance – don’t let the taxman motor through your allowances
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 14, 2025

HMRC mileage allowance – if you use your vehicle for both business and leisure purposes don’t forget to log your business mileage carefully.

Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate changes explained
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Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate changes explained
Posted by Mark Boulter on April 10, 2025

The government has announced changes to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. We look at what it could mean for your business.

Second home: Can I avoid paying CGT?
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Second home: Can I avoid paying CGT?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 7, 2025

If you have a second home, can you avoid paying CGT when you sell? The answer to this one is, no. But with expert help, you may be able to lower your final CGT bill.

Tax changes for 2025/26: what you need to know
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Tax changes for 2025/26: what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 7, 2025

In this post, we look at the most important tax changes that have come into force for the 2025/26 tax year.

Something to declare? HMRC’s let property tax amnesty is still open
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Something to declare? HMRC’s let property tax amnesty is still open
Posted by Karen Jones on April 2, 2025

Are you a landlord? If your tax affairs aren’t in order, then there’s still time to take advantage of HMRC’s Let Property Campaign. We explain how.

Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
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Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 31, 2025

The amount of emergency tax paid on pension withdrawals since 2015 is now over £1bn. We explain how this tax works and how you can reclaim it

IHT business relief: could you cut your Inheritance Tax bill?
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IHT business relief: could you cut your Inheritance Tax bill?
Posted by Ian Henman on March 28, 2025

Do you own a business? If so, you may be able to use IHT business relief to cut – or even eliminate – your Inheritance Tax bill.

Treasury to launch tax whistleblowing scheme
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Treasury to launch tax whistleblowing scheme
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 25, 2025

Government has announced it will launch a new tax whistleblowing scheme later during 2025. We look at how it might work.

Double cab pick-up tax rules change – again
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Double cab pick-up tax rules change – again
Posted by Mark Ingle on March 24, 2025

In the Autumn Budget, the government again changed the double cab pick-up tax rules, making these vehicles more expensive for businesses.

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