Reducing inheritance tax – could a deed of variation help?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 20, 2025If you’re the beneficiary of a will, a deed of variation may be useful in reducing inheritance tax payable on the estate.
Inheritance Tax and charities: what happens when you give?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 14, 2025Are you thinking of leaving money to charity in your Will? If so, take a look at our post on Inheritance Tax and charities before you do.
Social media influencers and tax
Posted by Ben Locker on January 8, 2025HMRC is sending out letters to influencers it believes may not be declaring income. But what are the rules regarding influencers and tax?
Changes for landlords: what to expect in 2025
Posted by Ben Locker on January 7, 20252025 will see a lot of significant changes for landlords. We look at some of the most significant changes and how they will affect you.
Love, marriage and SDLT on additional properties
Posted by Ian Henman on December 25, 2024The chancellor introduced an extra charge to stamp duty land tax for additional properties a few years ago, here’s how you may be able to avoid it…
Concerns about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Posted by Karen Jones on December 19, 2024The Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) has raised concerns about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. We look at what they are.
Can’t pay tax bill? This is what you need to do
Posted by Karen Jones on December 17, 2024Can’t pay tax bill? If you’re in this position, it’s important to act now if you want to set up a repayment plan and avoid penalties.
Pension lump sum rules hit hard
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 12, 2024If you have recently taken a tax-free pension lump sum and wish to return it, HMRC has confirmed that you may face penalties.
Online sellers – tax rules explained
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 9, 2024Some online sellers have been worrying about changes to rules that require online platforms to share their data. We look at what’s happening.
Tax penalties: how much can a dispute cost me?
Posted by Karen Jones on December 9, 2024Tax penalties are very much in the news at the moment. We look at the penalties you could pay if HMRC succeeds in a tax investigation.
