Taxation of entertainment expenses
Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules.
Entertainment expenses including providing...
Estate valuation for IHT purposes
Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate's value to see if Inheritance Tax applies...
Found objects and Capital Gains Tax
Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical...
New self-assessment services announced by HMRC
New digital services have been launched that aim to make filing and managing tax returns...
Shared home ownership
Shared home ownership offers a more accessible route to owning a home for those who...
Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from...
Red tape eased for new cafes and bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are about to get a serious boost. The...
Choosing a Business Rates Agency
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and...
IHT Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits changes
It was confirmed with the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025-26 that measures first...
IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed
Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural...
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes...
VAT relief for the disabled
VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities...
Current Inheritance Tax thresholds
Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates...
Verifying your ID at Companies House
You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity...
An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private
A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of...
Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark plan to reduce electricity network charges for the...
UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and government-backed financier. Its mission...
Double Tax Conventions and IHT
Double tax on estates can still hit families hard, even with treaties in place. When...
New requirements for Overseas Entities
Overseas property owners must now report earlier ownership changes or risk penalties from 31 July...
Applying for a National Insurance number
Working or claiming benefits in the UK? You may need to apply for a National...
Helping family or friends with their tax
Need to help a relative or friend with tax? HMRC’s Trusted Helper service makes it...
Higher penalties for MTD filers
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If...
Transfer pricing consultation
New UK transfer pricing rules could mean more reporting and fewer exemptions for mid-sized businesses...
Why industry expertise matters when starting a business
Starting your own business can be an exciting and liberating decision. But passion and ambition...
