20 Mar 2025
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its efforts to track down unpaid Capital Gains Tax (CGT), with recent figures showing an increase in compliance activity.
Read more...19 Mar 2025
Inheritance Tax (IHT) remains a concern for many individuals seeking to preserve family wealth across generations.
Read more...18 Mar 2025
From 6 April 2025, employers will need to accommodate a brand-new statutory entitlement: neonatal care leave and pay.
Read more...13 Mar 2025
In a move to simplify tax compliance and boost the economy, the Government has announced that the Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) reporting threshold will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.
Read more...12 Mar 2025
Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.
Read more...11 Mar 2025
If you own an electric or low-emission vehicle, you have likely enjoyed the benefit of paying zero road tax.
Read more...10 Mar 2025
Investing directly in companies that are heavily focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and actively integrating it into their products and services currently presents significant growth potential. This is partly due to current industry trends and the growth of individual stocks – such as Nvidia, Alphabet and Microsoft – as well as recent innovations in AI […]
Read more...10 Mar 2025
With rising interest rates and more competitive savings accounts, holding cash is becoming an attractive option for some. Holding cash offers stability and liquidity, safeguarding capital without the volatility of equities or property. Additionally, cash provides flexibility, especially in uncertain economies. However, inflation continues to erode the real value of cash, even with improved interest […]
Read more...10 Mar 2025
For millions of savers, Cash ISAs provide a safe and tax-free way to grow their savings without the risks associated with stock market volatility. The suspected move to limit the Cash ISA allowance, or potentially axe it altogether, has been viewed as an attack on responsible saving by many. The Government’s argument is that £386 […]
Read more...10 Mar 2025
President Trump’s tariff proposals are creating uncertainty in global markets. While the UK has not been directly targeted yet, British businesses could still feel the impact of U.S. trade policies. Trump’s latest proposal to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries with value-added tax (VAT) systems, including the UK, could result in a 20 per cent tax […]
Read more...10 Mar 2025
If you have had career breaks, worked abroad, or earned below the National Insurance (NI) threshold, you could have gaps in your State Pension. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) extended the deadline for voluntary NI contributions (NIC) to 5 April 2025, giving individuals an opportunity to fill gaps dating back to 2006. After this date, […]
Read more...10 Mar 2025
Upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) will be phased in over the next two years. With property values rising and the IHT nil-rate thresholds remaining frozen until 2030, more estates will face unexpected tax bills if they fail to plan accordingly. While two years may seem like plenty of time to prepare, effective estate planning […]
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