Agricultural property relief and Business property relief
The government announces a reduced cap for APR and BPR.
Eleven new year's resolutions to improve your finances
According to a YouGov poll published just before Christmas, exercising more, losing weight and eating more healthily are the top three New Year’s resolutions which will be made by Britons this year, with 51% saying that their January pledges would fall into one of these three categories.
What you need to know about Venture Capital Trusts
A Venture Capital Trust (VCT) is basically a fund you can invest in that puts money into small, fast-growing UK businesses. The government wants to encourage this, so they give you certain tax perks along the way.
Pressing need for charities to mitigate risks to financial resilience
With risks to financial resilience identified by the Charity Commission as one of the pressing issues facing charities, robust budgeting and quality information are key.
MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax
Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax next April will not face penalties if late filing quarterly updates.
Are hybrid cars worth a second look for business owners?
Tax savings are not the only consideration for company car drivers ‘going green’ and more and more often we are seeing a reversal of the green revolution.
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.