What are the rules for IHT on gifts?
Posted by Karen Jones on February 28, 2025IHT on gifts has lots of rules and exemptions. We help you navigate the maze so you know how to make gifts with no or low Inheritance Tax.
Cash ISA limit to be cut from April 2027
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 26, 2025Chancellor Rachel Reeves is capping the amount under 65s can save in a cash ISA each year from April 2027.
Don’t forget to file your company accounts
Posted by Mark Ingle on February 26, 2025Forgot to file your company accounts? If you miss the deadline you face ever-increasing penalties…we tell you what’s at stake.
Pension thresholds and how to make the most of them
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 17, 2025Way back in his Spring Budget 2023, then Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a raft of pension changes. We look at how you can make the changes work for you today.
Can HMRC check your private bank account?
Posted by Ben Locker on February 14, 2025If you have ever wondered, “Can HMRC check your personal bank account?” this post can help.
HMRC’s side hustle tax campaigns
Posted by Karen Jones on February 13, 2025HMRC frequently launches side hustle tax information campaigns. If you have income from a side hustle, do you know whether you should pay tax?
Off payroll working thresholds have changed
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 11, 2025In April 2025, off payroll working thresholds changed. Many companies have been recategorised from ‘medium’ to ‘small’ businesses.
Report CGT on UK property – using paper forms
Posted by Karen Jones on January 31, 2025If you need to report CGT on UK property, you may need to use a paper form in some circumstances. We explain when the use of the paper form is appropriate.
HMRC has scrapped employee hours reporting from payroll reforms
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 30, 2025HMRC has scrapped plans to mandate employee hours reporting via payrolls. However, some new information has to be declared on tax returns.
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.
