Capital Gains Tax changes – A summary
In the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 17 November 2022, he announced that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowances will be reduced from April 2023 and then further reduced from April 2024.
New charity commission trustee portal is a welcome step to improve engagement
All charities rely on individuals who are willing to give their time and skills to act as trustees. Now a new online initiative from the Charity Commission has been launched to provide better support for trustees – and it’s a good idea for anyone on a charity’s board to sign up.
Is your Company ready for the April 2023 tax changes?
From 1 April 2023, there will be a new financial year and as always this comes with a range of changes to the regime of tax applied to companies in the UK.
Let Property Campaign
HMRC run various regimes whereby they target certain types of income, whether this be via enquiry, or to encourage voluntary disclosure.
Your overseas assets, income and gains
Recently, some taxpayers have been receiving letters from HMRC suggesting they have received overseas income or gains that they ‘may’ need to pay UK tax on.
Understanding Inheritance Tax
As part of the Autumn Statement 2022, the government is freezing Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds for an extra 2 years, until April 2028. This means that you could risk losing up to 40% of your estate.
The 4% rule: How much should I spend in retirement?
When planning for retirement, it is all about trying to set aside sufficient funds to use in retirement whilst still leaving sufficient funds available to pay for everyday life and specific events that could occur. The 4% rule is a simple way to help you to manage your accumulated pension funds.
Upper Tribunal decision on VAT rates for confectionery
WM Morrisons Supermarkets PLC (Morrisons), recently appealed the first-tier tribunal decision in relation to the VAT treatment of Nakd bars and Organix bars.