Like many other taxes, inheritance tax (IHT) allowances have been frozen over the last few years. This means that more people are now paying IHT. Recent data from HMRC has revealed that IHT collected between April 2022 and February 2023 totalled £6.4bn, this is £900m higher than the same period last year. So, what can you […]
Category Archives: Tax Advice
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Apr
Apr
In the Chancellor’s Spring 2023 Budget , Jeremy Hunt confirmed changes to the two Research and Development (R&D) schemes currently in operation. These changes came into effect from 1 April 2023 and are being brought in to help tackle a significant amount of fraud being perpetrated through the R&D schemes, particularly the scheme for SME’s. […]
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Mar
Mar
After presenting a Budget-in-all-but name with the Autumn Statement, the Spring Budget was delivered against the backdrop of a day of widespread industrial action. The run-up to the event appeared deliberately downplayed, save for a late flurry of leaks highlighting a focus on childcare at one end of the scale and pensions at the other. […]
HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Do you want to transfer the ownership of your investments to your spouse to save tax?
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Feb
Feb
Have you been thinking that if you could just transfer some of your investment income to your spouse then you will have a lower tax liability? If so, you are not the only one. This is a common question when we prepare client’s tax returns. Having just completed the tax season and nearing the end […]
Corporation Tax, HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Changes to Research & Development tax credit schemes
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Jan
Jan
Changes to R&D tax relief schemes In the Chancellor’s Spring 2023 Budget ,Jeremy Hunt confirmed changes to the two Research and Development (R&D) schemes currently in operation. The main changes relate to the changes to the rates of relief available. These changes came into effect from 1 April 2023 and are being brought in to […]
Business Tips, capital gains tax, Payroll, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
The Autumn Statement 2022
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Nov
Nov
Yesterday we had the first Autumn statement from the newly appointed Chancellor. Jeremy Hunt was faced with a challenging economic backdrop to his first major set piece. He is grappling with a combination of over 11% inflation, a recession, and the need to re-establish the UK’s financial credibility following the turmoil of September’s mini budget […]
09
Nov
Nov
The area of tax is full of reliefs and allowances. Knowing what these are allows you to plan your tax affairs and reduce the tax you need to pay. One such allowance is what we refer to as the £1,000 allowance. Actually there are two areas where you are entitled to a £1,000 allowance so […]
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Oct
Oct
Rent a Room scheme was introduced twenty years ago and still remains a very useful relief when you share your home with tenants. The move was initially made to encourage you as taxpayers to share your spare space. Twenty years on we still have a housing crisis, so the relief remains relevant. So, what is […]
05
Oct
Oct
The Supreme Court has recently ruled on calculating holiday pay for part time workers. These important changes to holiday pay means that part time workers are entitled to minimum pay irrespective of how many hours they actually work. Bit of background In a recent case (Harper Trust v Mrs Brazel), the latter was […]
Accounting Tips, Bookkeeping, HM Revenue & Customs, News, Tax Advice
Making Tax Digital (MTD – Updated January 2023
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Sep
Sep
The introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been delayed until 2026. What is MTD Making Tax Digital is an initiative introduced by HMRC in an attempt to modernise our tax system in the digital age. MTD for ITSA (Income Tax & Self-Assessment) comes into effect from April 2026 (previously 2024) if your “qualifying income” […]