As expected, the Chancellor has confirmed the abolition of the generous tax regime enjoyed by non-UK-domiciled individuals, or ‘non-doms’
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The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge levied on purchases of second and subsequent homes has been increased from 3% to 5% with immediate effect
Continue ReadingThe Chancellor has extended the current freeze on inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds until 2030 and announced changes to the treatment of inherited pensions and other IHT reliefs.
Continue ReadingHMRC has completed a long-overdue overhaul of the forms and associated guidance used to report chargeable events on which inheritance tax (IHT) is due on a trust.
Continue ReadingProviding a nursery can be a powerful way to attract and retain staff, with childcare costs in the UK among the highest in the world.
Continue ReadingHMRC has published draft legislation explaining how the abolition of the special tax rules for furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) will work.
Continue ReadingFrom 1 January 2024 online platforms such as websites, online marketplaces and apps that allow individuals and businesses to sell items and services are required to collect and report seller information and income to HMRC.
Continue ReadingFrom 6 April 2024 all unincorporated businesses (sole traders and partners in a partnership) are required to report profits or losses in line with the tax year.
Continue ReadingFrom 6 April 2024 the cash basis has replaced accruals as the default method for preparing sole trader and partnership accounts for tax purposes.
Continue ReadingIf you made voluntary Class 2 national insurance contributions (NIC) for the 2022-23 tax year, check whether this payment has been refunded in error by HMRC.
Continue ReadingHMRC has reminded investors in cryptoassets that they should declare any income or gains above the tax-free allowance on a tax return.
Continue ReadingThe higher rate of capital gains tax (CGT) for residential property disposals will be cut from 28% to 24% from 6 April 2024.
Continue ReadingMultiple dwellings relief (MDR) can significantly reduce the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) payable on the purchase of two or more properties in one transaction.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingTwo new savings products have been announced, aimed at supporting growth of UK companies and encouraging a culture of saving.
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