Inheritance Tax insurance and the 7-year rule
Posted by Ian Henman on August 8, 2024More and more people are getting caught in the IHT trap. Can Inheritance Tax insurance be helpful when making gifts to family and loved ones?
VAT on school fees – what you need to know
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 5, 2024VAT on school fees will be applied from January 2025, while schools in England will have to pay business rates from April 2025.
CGT on rental property fuelling a record tax take?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 1, 2024The government is taking more in CGT than ever before. Is CGT on rental property fuelling this record tax take as landlords sell up?
Pension Schemes Bill – what it means for your retirement
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on July 29, 2024In July 2024, the government announced a new Pension Schemes Bill. We look at the proposals and what they mean for pension savers.
Got a pension? HMRC may owe you £3000+ in overpaid tax
Posted by Karen Jones on July 26, 2024If you have taken money from your pension pot, there’s a chance that HMRC could owe you over £3,000 in overpaid tax.
Paying taxes early? Be careful!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 19, 2024HMRC slapped fines on one business owner for paying taxes early. A tribunal overturned the penalties, but it pays to be careful!
Thinking of registering for VAT? Try HMRC’s new VAT estimator tool
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2024If you’re thinking of registering for VAT, a new online tool from HMRC will help you work out what registration would mean for your business.
CGT liability on divorce / separation: the changes explained
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 15, 2024Did you know that the rules governing CGT liability on divorce / separation are set to change? We talk you through the new legislation.
Payroll errors affect a quarter of UK employees
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 11, 2024New research has found that 25% of employees have experienced payroll errors. Why do these happen, and what can you do about them?
Do you pay tax on tips? A brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 8, 2024“Do you pay tax on tips?” It may be a simple question, but the answer is surprisingly complex. In this article we take a closer look.
