Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts were up by £200 million between April to July 2023, making this a record high.
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Staying up to date with MTD for ITSA
In December 2022, the plans for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment changed again, as the Government announced that instead, MTD ITSA would be introduced in mandatory phases from 6 April 2026, as opposed to 2024.
Understanding tax obligations for charities
Knowing your charity’s obligations to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is important, as you will have different requirements to standard businesses.
Beneficiaries could see inherited pensions taxed as new proposals by HMRC are published
Currently, if someone dies before the age of 75, their pension can be drawn out by beneficiaries’ tax-free, as it is exempt from Inheritance Tax and Income Tax if it is under the Lifetime Allowance (LTA).
Research and Development Tax Relief Changes
The Government has recently updated some elements of the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief application process.
Exit strategies – What should you consider for when the time comes?
Exiting a business is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur or business owner.
Are you aware of the Government’s Marriage Allowance?
As of February 2023, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimated that over two million people are unaware of the Marriage Allowance tax relief which could save them up to £252 a year.
The importance for businesses of avoiding tax fraud
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that it plans to boost its use of Code of Practice 9 (COP9), a legal mechanism used to handle suspected tax fraud cases.
HMRC issues extension to deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions
The Government has recently announced an extension to the deadline for individuals to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs), in a move that will benefit thousands of people across the country.
Hybrid company cars: What do you need to know?
With the sale of new petrol and diesel cars set to cease in 2030 and rising fuel costs, the demand for hybrid and electric cars is on the rise.