The Labour government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring security, increasing disposable income, and improving living standards for working people. So, what does the Spring Statement mean for you? You are business owner It is crucial to note the significant changes that will take effect from 6 April 2025 regarding both the national minimum wage […]
Category Archives: Tax Advice
18
Mar
Mar
It wasn’t that long ago when we were discussing whether Inheritance Tax (IHT) would be abolished, how fortunes have changed. A few months into the Labour government we saw the complete opposite. During the Autumn Budget last October and the first one for Labour in as many years, it was confirmed that IHT would stay! […]
05
Feb
Feb
Whether you are an existing landlord or considering becoming one, funding and mortgages will likely be on your mind. Many of you may have already begun your journey as landlords by re-mortgaging a property you owned. It seems straightforward, if you have equity in a property, why not re-mortgage to release some funds? However, it’s […]
29
Jan
Jan
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the full name of the tax on property and land. This tax will change starting from 1st April 2025, as announced during the Autumn Budget. In fact, some of the changes have already taken place. So, what is Stamp Duty? How is it changing? What is Stamp Duty (SDLT) […]
HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, self employed, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Year-end tax planning
15
Jan
Jan
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, making it an ideal time to remind everyone about important steps for year-end tax planning. Before we proceed, let’s take a moment to review the changes that will be happening in the next couple of years. During the last Budget, a few changes were announced that […]
Employee Benefits, HM Revenue & Customs, P11d, Personal Tax, Tax Advice
Benefits your employees actually want
03
Dec
Dec
Good employers have been offering workplace benefits for a long time. There are many reasons for doing so, with one of the main ones being that a strong employee benefits package attracts the right talent. However, how can you determine which benefits your employees actually want? You might not have considered how providing benefits to […]
13
Nov
Nov
The dust has settled on the Budget, but it has raised many questions. If you’ve been following the news, you may have noticed some significant changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime. Not too long ago, we discussed the possibility of abolishing IHT altogether under the previous government. However, the current situation is quite different—it’s […]
HM Revenue & Customs, Landlords, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Want to change how the income is split for a jointly owned property?
16
Oct
Oct
Normally, when you own a property jointly, the profits subject to tax are split in proportion to your legal ownership. A jointly owned property is split 50/50. However, what if you want to change how the income is split for a jointly owned property? You can do this if you live with your spouse or a […]
07
Aug
Aug
The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax free allowance has now fallen to £3,000 (2024/2025). The policy was announced in the former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement in 2022. This reduction in the tax free allowance will result in more individuals being subject to the CGT regime. Additionally, most landlords selling their properties are also […]
12
Jun
Jun
The first R&D relief scheme was launched back in 2000 for SME’s. It took two further years before a larger company R&D scheme was launched. The scheme was underused for many years and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) were relaxed in processing the claims. HMRC enquiries only really happened in quite extreme cases. However, HMRC’s […]