Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 15, 2025Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?
Second home: Can I avoid paying CGT?
Posted by Karen Jones on April 7, 2025If 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
Posted by Ben Locker on April 7, 2025In this post, we look at the most important tax changes that have come into force for the 2025/26 tax year.
Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 31, 2025The 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?
Posted by Ian Henman on March 28, 2025Do you own a business? If so, you may be able to use IHT business relief to cut – or even eliminate – your Inheritance Tax bill.
Double cab pick-up tax rules change – again
Posted by Mark Ingle on March 24, 2025In the Autumn Budget, the government again changed the double cab pick-up tax rules, making these vehicles more expensive for businesses.
What are chattels, and how does CGT apply to them?
Posted by Ben Locker on March 21, 2025Did you know you may have to pay CGT on chattels? But what are chattels? And what are the tax rules that apply when you sell them?
Buy-to-let companies outstrip takeaways and hairdressers
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 20, 2025A recent surge in buy-to-let companies has seen them outstrip the numbers of hairdressers and takeaways – but are limited companies worth it?
Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax? HMRC’s online tool
Posted by Ian Henman on March 19, 2025“Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?” If you’re asking yourself this question, HMRC has an online tool that can help you.
Equity release and Inheritance Tax – be careful!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 17, 2025Equity release and Inheritance Tax don’t always go well together – sometime equity release can end up costing you more than your IHT bill.
