In recent years, the allowances for Inheritance Tax (IHT) have remained stagnant. Consequently, an increasing number of individuals are now liable to pay this tax, which is commonly known as the “death tax”. To mitigate this tax, gifting for Inheritance Tax has become more prevalent. If you are not familiar with how IHT works, here’s […]
Category Archives: Personal Tax
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Mar
Mar
Among the announcements in the Spring 2024 Budget earlier this month was the decision to abolish the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). This means the loss of tax breaks for that type of rental business. Did you watch the Chancellor’s budget speech? During the speech, he mentioned Hon Members from St Austell and Newquay, North Devon, […]
13
Mar
Mar
This time of the year as we approach the end of the tax year we look at all the steps you need to take to make sure you are taking advantage of the tax savings measures available to you. We will consider the different measures and help you plan for the tax year-end. Although overall, […]
06
Mar
Mar
Earlier today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget, which probably marks his final budget in the current sitting of parliament. The Chancellor began by stating that the economy is now starting to improve. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) is forecasting inflation to reach 2% in the next few months, and growth in 2024 […]
Employee Benefits, HM Revenue & Customs, P11d, Payroll, Personal Tax
The end of reporting employee benefits on form P11d
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Feb
Feb
Admin work is not something that people enjoy doing. Moreover, filling out forms for paying taxes on the benefits provided to employees can be quite a hassle. After several years of consulting with accountancy and tax bodies, the government has announced that reporting employee benefits on form P11d will no longer be required. The date […]
Business Tips, Employee Benefits, Personal Tax, Tax Tips
Salary Sacrifice Scheme and the Electric Car
17
Jan
Jan
Salary sacrifice has been around for a while now. But in recent times it has become a popular topic again. For two reasons, first employers want to offer a competitive package to help with staff retention. Second, money is tight for everyone, and a salary sacrifice scheme offers tax savings. Tax savings for both the […]
Employee Benefits, Payroll, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Giving back to your employees at Christmas
13
Dec
Dec
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the spirit of giving. As the festive season approaches, you may be considering ways to give back to your employees. This could be in the form of a Christmas bonus, a fun party, and maybe a few gifts. But as you know by now gifting […]
06
Dec
Dec
Many small businesses may have lost track of MTD, which has been introduced five times already. What did the Autumn Statement 2023 say about MTD? The Autumn Statement 2023 included the outcome of the Making Tax Digital Small Business Review. The review focused on whether and how small businesses should be brought into MTD. So, […]
Business Tips, National Insurance, Personal Tax, self employed, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Autumn Statement 2023 – The Overview
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Nov
Nov
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, made a statement on our economy last week. The Autumn Statement 2023 unveiled the current government’s tax and spending plans. The statement also focused on the growth of the British Economy over the coming years. The UK Economic Outlook The Chancellor expressed a strong desire to prioritise the expansion […]
15
Nov
Nov
In the field of the rental business, whether an expense is tax deductible will very much depend on what it is. However, the ability to deduct expenses in a property business depends on the status of your rental business. So, what do we mean by the status of the business? Well, when it comes to […]