Private pension contributions

Tax relief on private pension scheme contributions is a significant incentive in the UK, encouraging individuals to save for retirement. Here’s how it works according to GOV.UK: Basic Rate Tax Relief (20%): If you are a basic rate taxpayer, your pension contributions...

Opportunity knocks for holiday lets owners

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,...

Check out the Trivial Benefits rules

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

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...

A new acronym

Most readers of our posts will recognise the acronym CGT or IHT -Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax. And the myriad of other taxes that affect most UK taxpayers in or out of business: IT – Income Tax NIC – National Insurance VAT – Value Added Tax But what about MTD?...