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Date announced for 2024 Autumn Budget
Date announced for 2024 Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that she will deliver her Autumn Budget on Wednesday 30th October. This will be Rachel Reeves’ first Budget as Chancellor. It should also provide an insight into what direction the new Labour government will take on tax policy....

Millions shifted into higher tax brackets
Millions shifted into higher tax brackets

As tax thresholds remain unchanged, the number of taxpayers paying the additional rate will exceed 1 million for the first time. Tax revenue and increasing burden This year, HMRC is projected to collect £63.2 billion in income tax, contributing to a total of £272.6...

Basic Cash Flow Management Tips
Basic Cash Flow Management Tips

This article serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of cash flow management. If you need any support regarding your cash flow management or anything else, then please do get in touch.   What is cash flow? Cash flow or cash flows is typically defined as the...

Inheritance Tax Planning Guide
Inheritance Tax Planning Guide

Inheritance tax guide How can I reduce any inheritance tax liabilities? Planning ahead allows individuals and couples to employ strategies for reducing the value of their taxable estate, helping them stay under the inheritance tax threshold. Below we highlight some of...

Avoid the £10 Daily Penalty for Self-Assessment
Avoid the £10 Daily Penalty for Self-Assessment

£10 daily penalty for Self-Assessment starts on 1st May Starting from 1st May 2024, individuals who have yet to submit their overdue Self-Assessment tax return for the 2022-23 tax year will incur additional late filing penalties of £10 per day (capped at a total of...

Succession Planning for Farms
Succession Planning for Farms

Have you thought about succession and the long-term plans for your family farm? As agriculture makes up the highest concentration of family businesses passed through the generations, it is no surprise that succession is a key issue and is something farmers need to...

UK company size thresholds to increase
UK company size thresholds to increase

To cut complexity and burdens from legislative reporting requirements, the thresholds for company sizes in the UK are being increased by 50%. Following the Spring Budget, it has been announced by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the company size thresholds will be...

The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?
The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...

Agricultural Property Relief – Changes Ahead
Agricultural Property Relief – Changes Ahead

Government initiatives often shape the landscape of various sectors, and agriculture is no exception. Recent developments in the UK's environmental policies are set to bring significant changes to agricultural property relief (APR).   Background In 2023, the UK...

Spring Budget 2024 Summary
Spring Budget 2024 Summary

Spring Budget 2024 Summary Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to...

Spring Budget 2024 – Key Tax Announcements
Spring Budget 2024 – Key Tax Announcements

Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his 2024 Spring Budget where he summarised the UK economic performance and announced his proposals for tax. We highlight below some of the key tax changes announced.   National Insurance Contributions cut From April 2024,...