Tax Talk

Do you have a bonus due – if so, watch for the 60% tax trap!

Date posted: 16th Dec 2025

At first glance, the UK’s income tax rates seem straightforward, comprising the basic, higher and additional rate bands (currently 20%, 40% and 45% in England, Wales and Northern Ireland). However,…

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What do you mean a gift of an asset can give me a tax charge?

Date posted: 16th Dec 2025

Often, in a tax planning meeting with a client, it can be suggested that some assets are gifted to family members and there are sometimes surprised faces when we suggested…

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Salary vs Dividends – impact of the 2025 Budget

Date posted: 16th Dec 2025

The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 raised dividend tax rates by 2 percentage points from April 2026, marking the anticipated dividend tax increase April 2026. This change shifts the basic…

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Self Assessment – the deadline is nearing!

Date posted: 1st Nov 2025

Can you believe it? We are in the final two months of 2025! Darker nights are setting in, arrangements are being made for Christmas as well as New…

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Avoiding Making Tax Digital by using a limited company – worth it?

Date posted: 1st Nov 2025

April 2026 marks a significant change for many self-employed individuals (and landlords) in the UK, as Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become a legal…

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The festive season is nearly here – are you going to give HMRC a “present”?

Date posted: 1st Nov 2025

Employers wanting to share festive cheer with their staff can do so while staying tax-efficient by understanding exemptions on annual parties and trivial benefits. Christmas Parties A Christmas…

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Settlement legislation – an overview

Date posted: 1st Nov 2025

If you want to give assets to a family member, tax rules called settlement legislation might still treat any income as yours when it comes to paying tax….

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Enterprise Investment Scheme – what is it?

Date posted: 1st Nov 2025

The Enterprise Investment Scheme, or EIS for short, is all about helping small, risky businesses get the cash they need by giving investors some tax breaks when they…

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Tax implications of letting a room in your home

Date posted: 1st Oct 2025

As the cost of living rises, you may consider letting a room in your home to bring in some much-needed additional income. This can be tax efficient as…

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Repairs to a let property – what is deductible?

Date posted: 1st Oct 2025

The nature of buildings is such that it may be necessary to undertake significant repairs, such as the replacement of the roof, or even underpinning the property in…

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