Welcome to the August Tax Update. In this issue we take a look at the government’s Legislation Day’, HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap, what’s new in Making Tax Digital, proposed changes to Inheritance Tax, Class 2 NIC, and dates on the Accounting Horizon. LEGISLATION DAY 2025 – WHAT WAS PUBLISHED? On ‘Legislation…
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be “painful” and the government would be making “big asks” of the country. He said that the country would need to be prepared to “accept short-term pain for long-term good”…
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 £7.5 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…
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 £325,000 – and stop your family members enjoying the…