Directors' Remuneration: Why the ‘Optimum’ £12,570 Salary Isn’t Always Optimum
Owner-managed companies are often advised to pay directors a salary of £12,570 in line with the Personal Allowance, with remaining profits extracted by way of dividends. It’s simple, tax-efficient, and generally works well. However, ‘one size fits all’ rarely applies in tax planning.
Securing your family's financial future is the best gift you can give this Christmas
The festive season is an excellent time to combine seasonal generosity with some inheritance tax planning.
Budget reaction - Increase in dividend/landlord/savings tax
Sophie Spaul, Senior Tax Manager gives her view on the budget announcements
Budget reaction - Cash ISAs
Scott Hansell, Director of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning, gives his reaction to the announcements in the budget about cash ISAs
Autumn Budget reaction 2025
Yesterday’s chaotic leaking of Rachel Reeves’ Budget report by the OBR capped a turbulent few months in which constant briefings have had the effect of damaging business confidence, reducing investment and causing a certain stasis in the economy.
Take care to avoid the HMRC's Scrooge-like attitude to Christmas generosity
It’s that time of the year where staff and employers gear up for the Christmas party season once again.
No change in the budget may feel like a win for farming, says leading agricultural finance expert
Following a bruising Budget for agriculture 12 months ago, farmers may breathe a sigh of relief if it’s ‘no change’ when the Chancellor delivers her 2025 speech next week, according to a leading agricultural finance expert.
Deposit protection scheme limits rising from £85,000 to £120,000
With effect from 1 December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme will be raising its deposit protection.