What is a Grant of Probate?
Posted by Ian Henman on August 18, 2023Find out what a grant of probate is, why you need it to manage someone’s estate and how to make probate run smoothly.
Self Assessment tax return – are you required to complete one?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 16, 2023Do you know if you meet the criteria for submitting a self-assessment tax return? If not then this is a MUST read…
IHT forms: which ones could help you claim back thousands?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 7, 2023When you lose a loved one you may need to pay inheritance tax. But, there are two IHT forms that could help you claim back thousands.
Inheritance Tax update: time to start planning?
Posted by Ian Henman on July 28, 2023Will IHT go up or will the Chancellor remove exemptions like the 7-year gifting rule. In this Inheritance Tax update we take a closer look.
Gift Aid and tax – how you can reduce your tax bill
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 26, 2023Did you know that giving to charity via the Gift Aid scheme can help you reduce your tax bill – as well as support your favourite causes.
Inherited pensions may become subject to income tax
Posted by Ian Henman on July 24, 2023HMRC has announced new proposals that could remove tax-free benefits on pensions inherited by someone who died before the age of 75.
Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 20, 2023Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 17, 2023More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2023You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 13, 2023Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
