How will the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) impact you?
The Autumn Budget saw many individuals and businesses alike disheartened by measures that seemed to inhibit growth.
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How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to APR and BPR
Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, set to take effect from April 2026, could create substantial tax…
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The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), so you should understand the implications of any kind…
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Budget Booklet 2025
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax…