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Effects of the US presidential election

August 28th, 2024
The American presidential election may have significant effects on the United Kingdom, impacting various aspects of the ... Read this article >>

Further drop in interest rates

August 27th, 2024
Interest rates are a powerful lever in our economy. Increase rates and economic activity tends to slow down, and vice ve... Read this article >>

Rachel Reeves announcements since the election

August 22nd, 2024
Since Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in May 2024, she has made several significant announcement... Read this article >>

Private pension contributions

August 20th, 2024
Tax relief on private pension scheme contributions is a significant incentive in the UK, encouraging individuals to save... Read this article >>

DWP reforms

August 15th, 2024
Liz Kendall recently set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle t... Read this article >>

Opportunity knocks for holiday lets owners

August 14th, 2024
From April 2025, the present tax breaks enjoyed by owners of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs) will cease and FHL income and... Read this article >>

What is the position now re private school fees

August 8th, 2024
The following notes are copied from draft legislation published by HMRC, to be included in the Finance Bill 2024-25. As ... Read this article >>

Taxing Times

August 6th, 2024
In a recent announcement to parliament, the Chancellor confirmed the current year deficit in the government finances of ... Read this article >>

Tax Diary August/September 2024

August 5th, 2024
1 August 2024 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 October 2023. 19 August 2024 – PAYE a... Read this article >>

CGT Incorporation Relief

August 5th, 2024
Where a taxpayer owns a business as a sole trader or in partnership, a capital gain will be deemed to arise if the busin... Read this article >>