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Alert: If you've gifted your home but still live there rent-free, it could still count as part of your estate for Inheri...
05/06/2026

Alert: If you've gifted your home but still live there rent-free, it could still count as part of your estate for Inheritance Tax. Curious how paying market rent changes the game? Read on to find out why this matters now.

Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. In general, these gifts become fully exempt if the donor survives for seven years after making the transfer. If death occurs within seven years, the gift may become chargeable, with taper re

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards...
04/06/2026

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards. Find out why your Christmas treats might not cost extra tax.

Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember the rules for tax-free trivial benefits. A benefit can qualify as a trivial benefit where all of the following conditions are met: the benefit costs £50 or less;

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits?...
03/06/2026

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits? Find out why this matters now and what could change for your company's bottom line. Read on to learn more.

Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is central to the success of the business. These policies may provide cover for death, critical

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings ...
02/06/2026

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings or extensions? Read on to find out why this matters.

The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of most non-residential land and buildings as taxable rather than VAT exempt. Once an option to tax is made, supplies in relation to that property are generally subject to VAT at the standard rate. One of the key

Fuel costs are changing for drivers and hauliers alike. Discover what the new government measures mean for your wallet a...
02/06/2026

Fuel costs are changing for drivers and hauliers alike. Discover what the new government measures mean for your wallet and journeys ahead. Read on to see how these adjustments could ease the pinch at the pump and on the road.

The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage rising fuel costs following disruption linked to the conflict in Iran. As part of the package, the temporary 5p fuel duty cut has been extended until the end of 2026. The government estimat

Alert: If you expect your income tax to drop next year, you could reduce your payments on account and ease the strain. W...
01/06/2026

Alert: If you expect your income tax to drop next year, you could reduce your payments on account and ease the strain. Wondering how to claim? Find out why it might be worth checking your payment on account status now.

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax liabilities. These are paid in two instalments, the first on 31 January during the tax year and the second on 31 July following the end of the tax year. A final balancing

Mileage pay just got a boost! From 6 April, approved mileage rates for cars and vans have risen to 55p per mile for the ...
01/06/2026

Mileage pay just got a boost! From 6 April, approved mileage rates for cars and vans have risen to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles. If you use your own vehicle for work, this could mean more money in your pocket. Curious how this affects you and the rules around mileage allowances? Read on to find out more.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the wider measures being taken to support households and businesses with rising cost pressures. One of the measures announced was an increase in appr

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find o...
29/05/2026

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find out why this could matter for your next move. Read on to see if you're eligible for a valuable tax relief and how it could impact your financial planning.

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18% rate (2026-27) of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies.  To qualify for BADR, cert

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to ge...
28/05/2026

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to get verified. Most can do it online or in person at selected Post Offices. Don't miss out, find out why this matters to you today.

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification.  Companies House is introducing the n

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect you...
27/05/2026

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect your bottom line and pension rights. Read on to get the details landlords often overlook.

When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable. For individuals, the first £1,000 of rental income is tax-free under the property allowance. Where rental income exceeds this

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