The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, called a general election last week, scheduled for July 4, 2024. This will mark the first July election since 1945. There is only a six-week campaign period. As a result, there will be no pre-election fiscal statement. Instead, the government is relying on the drop in inflation to 2.3% and […]
Tag Archives: tax
30
Aug
Aug
Does it matter if you don’t know exactly what is in your “Pay As You Earn” (PAYE) code? After all HM Revenue & Customs have all the information and they will issue the right code which your employer will apply. So why should you understand your PAYE code? It is common for taxpayers to be […]
06
Apr
Apr
Whilst tax is unlikely to be at the top of your list of important issues if you decide to separate, the potential benefits which could arise from prudent tax planning can ensure that both parties do not have unexpected and unwanted tax charges. This is particularly relevant for Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”), which, in reality, […]
02
Feb
Feb
Why will be it be necessary to do some tax planning moving forward. You may have seen in the press last week, there is not going be a “U” turn with the introduction of the new health social care levy. The UK government borrowed another £16.8 billion in December 2021 and the Covid 19 pandemic […]