I AM A ‘WORKING PERSON’ The Labour government has said it remains committed to providing security, higher levels of disposable income and higher living standards to working people. You will see below that the taxes you will pay on your income in 2025/26 remain, in the main, at 2024/25 levels.…
Spring Statement 2025 On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement to parliament. Despite a backdrop of low economic growth and increasing government borrowing costs, the Chancellor remains committed to her ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules that aim to bring stability to the economy and security for working people.…
As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business finances and explore tax planning opportunities, particularly if you are self-employed. Tax planning can help you to reduce tax liabilities, boost your cash flow and put you in a stronger financial…
In this edition we take a look at year-end tax planning, double-cab pickups, employment expenses, VAT on food and drink, and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon – which include the date for the next Bank of England interest rate decision and the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast. YEAR-END TAX PLANNING! With…
Tax Increases and Public Spending Cuts The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had warned the public and the financial markets that his Autumn Statement would include ‘eye-watering’ cuts in public spending and tax rises for those with the ‘broadest shoulders’. Unlike the ill-fated Fiscal Event of 23rd September, the Government ‘rolled…
Here’s a brief overview of today’s Autumn Statement from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt: Personal Tax Reduction in the 45p threshold to £125,140 from £150,000 (this will cost Additional Rate Taxpayers £1,250) All other allowances and thresholds to remain the same until the end of March 2028 (which means that the…
This month’s Tax Update focuses on the Government’s U-Turns from 23rd September’s plans in order to steady the financial markets.
This month’s Tax Update is understandably focused on the recent mini-budget announced by the Government to stimulate economic growth.
A new consultation has been launched by HM Treasury together with HMRC seeking views on the design of a new 1% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on non-UK residents purchasing residential property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is generally payable on the purchase or transfer of land and property in England and Northern Ireland. It is also payable in respect of certain lease premiums.