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Inheritance Tax

Making use of the transferable residence nil rate band

There are two nil rates bands for inheritance tax – the nil rate band of £325,000 and the Residence Nil…

23 Jan 2021 Read article

Capital Gains Tax

Beware the capital gains tax connected person rules

Although it is possible to transfer assets between spouses at a value that gives rise to neither a gain nor…

21 Jan 2021 Read article

Capital Gains Tax

Recent issues for EMI schemes

When it was first introduced in 2000, the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme had an initial life expectancy of around…

19 Jan 2021 Read article

Business Finance

Business rates update

The government is currently undertaking a fundamental review of the current business rates system, including ideas for possible change and…

16 Jan 2021 Read article

Business Finance

Student loan repayments: Increased thresholds from April 2021

Repayment of student loans is a shared responsibility between the Student Loans Company (SLC) and HMRC. Employers have an obligation…

14 Jan 2021 Read article

VAT

Leaving the VAT Flat Rate Scheme

The VAT Flat rate scheme is a simplified scheme for smaller businesses. Under the flat rate scheme, VAT-registered traders pay…

12 Jan 2021 Read article

PAYE & Payroll

Reclaiming SSP for periods of self-isolation

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme allows smaller employers to reclaim some or all of the Statutory Sick Pay…

9 Jan 2021 Read article

Self Assessment & Income Tax

Make the most of the dividend allowance

The 2020/21 tax year comes to an end on 5 April 2021. The last few months of the year are…

6 Jan 2021 Read article

HMRC Updates

BREXIT Trade Agreement

The transition period for the UK leaving the EU has ended. The EU and UK have struck a trade deal,…

4 Jan 2021 Read article

Self Assessment & Income Tax

What tax do I need to pay by 31 January 2021?

The self-assessment tax return for 2019/20 must be filed by midnight on 31 January 2021. If you miss this deadline,…

2 Jan 2021 Read article

Property & Landlord Tax

Letting a property at less than market rent

This year has been difficult for many and landlords may not have been able to secure the full market rent…

21 Dec 2020 Read article

Property & Landlord Tax

Using your own car in your property business

A landlord running an incorporated business is likely to need to use their own car for the purposes of the…

19 Dec 2020 Read article

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