DWP reforms

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Changes in legislation

Liz Kendall recently set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle the “most urgent challenge” of spiralling economic inactivity. In a Department for Work & Pensions press release issued 23 July 2024 it was announced:...

Opportunity knocks for holiday lets owners

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Income Tax

From April 2025, the present tax breaks enjoyed by owners of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) will cease and FHL income and gains will be taxed in the same way as other property businesses. Currently, FHL owners benefit from tax advantages, as compared to non FHL owners,...

Tax when selling your home

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Capital Gains Tax

According to HMRC, you would normally have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain you make if you dispose of: a dwelling house (which can include a house, flat, houseboat or fixed caravan) which is your home; part of a dwelling house which is your home; or part of...

Check out the Trivial Benefits rules

by | May 13, 2024 | Corporation Tax, Income Tax

Trivial benefits are small gifts or perks given to employees that are exempt from tax and benefit reporting obligations. But bosses must adhere to certain conditions, such as a cost limit of £50 per employee – or the average cost per employee if provided to a group of...

Death and taxes

by | May 13, 2024 | Corporation Tax, Dividends, Income Tax, VAT

Death and taxes are certainties of life, according to Benjamin Franklin, and if you are in business, you should be aware which taxes you are liable to pay. Our mantra is – by understanding the taxes that your business is required to pay – you can plan and...