HMRC has reminded investors in cryptoassets that they should declare any income or gains above the tax-free allowance on a tax return.

The higher rate of capital gains tax (CGT) for residential property disposals will be cut from 28% to 24% from 6 April 2024.

Multiple dwellings relief (MDR) can significantly reduce the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) payable on the purchase of two or more properties in one transaction.

The threshold for earnings above which you have to pay back some or all of your child benefit will be increased from 6 April 2024 with a full overhaul of the regime promised in April 2026.

Two new savings products have been announced, aimed at supporting growth of UK companies and encouraging a culture of saving.

The remittance basis tax relief offered to non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) will be removed and replaced with a simpler residence-based regime from 6 April 2025.

Owners of furnished holiday lets will lose their entitlement to favourable income tax, capital gains tax and capital allowances as the FHL scheme is abolished.

Cash basis to replace accruals for the self-employed as standard tax reporting method for 2024-25 (first year of tax year accounting).

The Chancellor has announced cuts to national insurance contributions for self-employed taxpayers and employees.

There is currently no legislation specifically targeted at social media influencers, however the fast-growing industry is very much on HMRC's radar.

HMRC has confirmed that requirements to report additional information will come into effect from the 2025-26 tax year or possibly a later period.

The Nationwide Building Society has paid what is described as a 'fairer share' of £100 each to around three million of its customers.

In Spring Budget 2023 the Chancellor announced a welcome change to the tax treatment of pensions - the scrapping of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA).

Our comprehensive analysis of the Chancellor's Spring 2023 budget covers R&D tax relief, the seed enterprise investment scheme, free childcare, pension allowances, pension savings, corporation tax and capital allowances.

Owners and directors of family businesses often take a small salary from the company and any extra funds as dividends. Other family members may also hold shares in the company and receive a dividend each year.