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The 7-Year Rule for Inheritance Tax – what is it?
For many individuals and families, effective estate planning is key to preserving wealth for future generations. One of…
3 August 2026
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Spouse Pension Contributions and Tax-Efficient Profit Extraction
For owner-managed businesses, pension contributions are one of the most tax-efficient ways to extract profits from a company….
3 August 2026
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Gift Aid – a Small but Powerful Box
It is easy to overlook the Gift Aid declaration when making a charitable donation or entering an attraction….
3 August 2026
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Tax Benefits of Relevant Life Insurance
Relevant life insurance is a tax-efficient way for employers to provide life cover for directors and employees. It…
3 July 2026
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Payrolling benefits – a phased approach
HMRC has announced a revised phased approach to the introduction of mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs),…
3 July 2026
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Are you due to pay tax on your savings interest?
Many savers are now finding themselves paying tax on their bank and building society interest, even if they…
3 July 2026
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Queenscourt Ltd -Single or Multiple Supply- Right answer/wrong reasons?
The Upper Tribunal’s decision in Queenscourt v HMRC [2026] UKUT 195, a case about the VAT liability of…
1 June 2026
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Rental income – when to notify HMRC
If you receive rental income, it is important to check whether HMRC has been notified. In some cases,…
1 June 2026
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HMRC mileage rates increase for 2026/27
The Government has confirmed an increase to HMRC’s approved mileage rates, set to be backdated to 6 April…
1 June 2026
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Close company director-shareholders – additional complexities for your 2025/26 tax return
For the 2025/26 tax year, HMRC is placing increased focus on dividend income and shareholdings reporting for those…
1 June 2026
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Selling your home with land – what’s size got to do with it?
Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief can eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home — but…
1 June 2026
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Paying “tax” voluntarily – why do that?
Voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions can help fill gaps in your National Insurance record and improve your…
1 June 2026