The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be âpainfulâ and the government would be making âbig asksâ of the country. He said that the country would need to be prepared to âaccept short-term pain for long-term goodâ…
Welcome to our September Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at Inheritance Tax, Workplace Nurseries, Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Hours Worked Reporting, Fuel Rates for Company Cars and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. SHOULD YOU PASS ON WEALTH NOW TO AVOID INHERITANCE TAX? Many wealthy individuals are…
Recently there has been a surge in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported a record ÂŁ7.5 billion collected in the year to March, a significant increase from the previous year. However, a concerning trend has emerged regarding the potential impact of IHT on the housing market.…
Lump sum death benefit charge What do you need to tell HMRC? New guidance has been published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to help legal representatives find out what they need to tell HMRC to calculate the lump sum death benefit charge. When someone passes away and their estate…
Spring has arrived, Easter is upon us and the wedding season is fast approaching. So, have you thought about giving a cash gift to someone close on the day of their wedding or civil partnership? This could not only be a generous gift, but can also be tax efficient for…
With inheritance tax receipts to HMRC set to reach new levels this financial year, now more than ever are families needing to plan for their future. Inheritance tax could take a large proportion of your wealth – 40% of everything above ÂŁ325,000 – and stop your family members enjoying the…
On 22nd November 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament. Headlines included generous National Insurance Contribution (NIC) cuts for workers and the self-employed and the âbiggest permanent tax cut in modern British history for businessesâ. Below, we summarise the Autumn Statement headlines and other measures announced. Please…
Welcome to the October 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at Profit Forecasts, the Autumn Statement, Inheritance Tax, National Insurance Refunds; and this monthâs events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any of these topics, please do not hesitate to…
Welcome to the September 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Child Benefits, changes to the R&D Relief Scheme, IHT on Pension Funds, and this monthâs events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any of these topics, please…
Welcome to the August 2023 Tax Update. In this edition we take a look the additional information required for R&D claims, Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Company BBQs, Inheritance Tax, HMRC’s further interest rate rises, and this month’s events on the accounting horizon. If you need any help or advice on any…