Latest News
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Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind delayed
The government has revised plans to introduce the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind from 6 April 2027, which will now be limited to company cars, vans, fuel and medical benefits. What's the full story?
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Uber loses VAT margin scheme appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled that Uber cannot use the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) when accounting for VAT on its ride-hailing services. The decision could have significant implications for businesses that act as intermediaries when supplying services to consumers. What was the dispute about?
Newsletters
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Personal vs company donation to charity
You’re an owner manager and want to make a £5,000 donation to a local charity. You’ve claimed income tax relief under the gift aid scheme for smaller amounts but could it be more tax efficient to make the donation via the company?
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Investment bond - undercover tax trap?
Inheritance tax is a hot topic but most couples only need to be concerned if they are worth more than £1m. What you don’t hear about is the income tax charge on investment bonds that’s payable on death. Can you reduce the tax bill before it’s too late?
Monthly Focus
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MONTHLY FOCUS: TAX PLANNING FOR MARRIED COUPLES (NON BUSINESS INCOME)
In this further look at tax-saving strategies for married couples, we turn our attention to non-business income, and how tax allowances and reliefs can be used to reduce the overall tax bill.
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MONTHLY FOCUS: USING YOUR COMPANY TO DIVERT INCOME TO FAMILY MEMBERS
Operating a business through a limited company is less tax-efficient than it used to be. However, it can still be a very useful way of diverting income to other family members. In this Monthly Focus, we look at the methods, and associated considerations, involved in doing this.
Practical Guides
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Practical guide: Tax-efficient will planning with residential property
An individual has a significant property portfolio which provides them with their sole source of income. They want to gift shares in some property to their daughter but retain the income. Can they do this without triggering the reservation of benefit rules?
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Practical guide: Incorporating a property business
An individual with a significant property portfolio is considering incorporating their business. What are the key considerations and are there any traps to avoid or tax planning opportunities?
Tools & Calculators
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High income child benefit charge calculator
Worried that you or your partner might have to pay the HICBC? Enter some basic details into our calculator to see if there’s any liability.
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Pension relief calculator
Sometimes the tax relief you get on a pension is easy to work out, and sometimes it isn’t. Let our calculator do it for you and show the effect on your pension fund.
Tax Deadlines
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