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More detail on VAT charge on private school fees
More details have been published regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to impose a VAT charge on private school fees. The government has said that the money raised by ending the tax breaks on VAT,
Corporate claims for charitable donations
When a limited company makes charitable donations specific rules apply. These may include Corporation Tax relief for donations to registered charities or community amateur sports clubs (CASC), as well
Tax relief for goodwill purchases
Goodwill is a concept frequently discussed, and yet it is seldom addressed in legislation. Typically, it is defined as the additional value of a business beyond its tangible assets.
In the vast
Don’t forget to report property gains
A higher rate of CGT applies to gains on the disposal of residential property (apart from a principal private residence). In the Spring Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a reduction in the higher
Living Wage rates to be overhauled
In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
This will, for the first time, ensure the independent body considers
Road fuel costs still too high
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the face of ongoing cost
Government to deal with £22bn “black hole” in finances
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her widely anticipated House of Commons statement on 29 July 2024. The Chancellor asserted that the new government has inherited a £22bn
HMRC launches VAT registration tool
A new digital VAT registration tool has been launched by HMRC that can be used to help businesses work out the effects of registering for VAT.
The launch of the tool known as the VAT Registration
What qualifies for IHT Business Relief
There are several types of reliefs from Inheritance Tax (IHT), one of which is IHT Business Relief. This can be a significant tax benefit for those with business interests, potentially offering either
Review your State Pension estimate
You can access the Check Your State Pension forecast service on GOV.UK via this link: https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension. This digital service is provided jointly by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Sharing your home with tenants
If you have tenants in your home there can be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) consequences. Generally, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property used as the main family residence, thanks to a relief
Using the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is available to most businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1.35 million. Key benefits of the scheme include the obligation to file just one VAT return per year,
First interest rates cut in over four years
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 1 August and in a very close 5-4 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 5%. The 4 remaining members voted to keep the
AI expert to lead action plan
New UK Science Secretary, Peter Kyle, has put Artificial Intelligence or AI at the heart of the government’s agenda to deliver change, sustained economic growth and improved public services.
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Labour market stats not encouraging
The number of people classed as economically inactive has spiraled to 9.4 million.
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the percentage of people employed has fallen to
Tax Diary September/October 2024
1 September 2024 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2022.
19 September 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 September 2024. (If you pay your tax
Thinking of selling your business?
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When the relief if available, Capital Gains
Considering a significant gift?
There are special rules concerning the liability to IHT of a transfer made during one’s lifetime. For example, most gifts made during a person’s life are not subject to tax at the time of the gift.
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