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Spring Statement 2025
Spring Statement 2025

Spring Statement 2025 SummaryChancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and...

Tax benefits of marriage
Tax benefits of marriage

Considering popping the question on Valentine’s Day?  Here we look at some of the various tax credits and breaks married couples can benefit from and how it can pay to get married. The Marriage Allowance | Inheritance Tax | Pay less Capital Gains Tax | Reduce Income...

Autumn Budget 2024 Summary
Autumn Budget 2024 Summary

Autumn Budget 2024 SummaryChancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. Billions in tax rises Ms Reeves said the Budget will raise £40 billion in...

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...

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...

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,...

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax
Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...

When is the 2024 Spring Budget?
When is the 2024 Spring Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024.   What time is the Budget? The Budget is expected to take place at about 12:30 pm, straight after PMQs. The first part of the statement typically begins with a review of the...

Tax return tips for self-employed business owners
Tax return tips for self-employed business owners

As a self-employed business owner, you may find it hard to keep on top of tracking accounting records, taxes and expense claims when submitting your self-assessment tax return. Hiring an accountant could benefit you with the following points. There are many different...