It would be great if every one of us could live entirely risk and accident-free lives, alas that is not often the case, which is why various forms of life and incapacity insurance are critical to any wealth plan. Every one of us should consider the substantial risks associated with being underprepared for unexpected life […]
With an increasing focus on Inheritance Tax (IHT) and upcoming changes to the rules around trusts, wealthy families are exploring new methods of investing and protecting their assets. One increasingly popular method for achieving this is through the foundation of a Family Investment Company (FIC). What is a Family Investment Company? A Family Investment Company […]
Cryptoasset holders are the latest to be targeted by HMRC for reported failure to pay tax on profits as the Government seeks to reduce the tax gap and bolster public finances. Tax non-compliance is estimated to be high in the cryptoasset sector, as tax legislation faces the challenge of keeping up with a rapidly evolving […]
HMRC has launched a new digital tool to help businesses estimate the potential impact of their VAT registration. This will be useful for established business owners and those planning to start a business. VAT registration Registration for VAT is required if a business’s taxable turnover (including zero-rated sales) exceeds £90,000 for the previous 12 months […]
It has recently been reported over half a million taxpayers paid a marginal income tax rate of 60% in 2022/23, up by 23% from the number in 2021/22. This marginal rate applies where an individual’s adjusted net income falls between £100,000 and £125,140, where every £2 income over £100,000 reduces the £12,570 personal allowance by […]
Tax-Free Childcare accounts can be used to pay for approved childcare for children aged 11 or under, or 16 if the child has a disability. This can include paying for a summer holiday club or childminder. The account can also be used to pay nursery fees, to pay for breakfast or after school clubs in […]
Employers may meet the cost of certain social events for staff without creating a tax liability. This used to be a concession but is now a statutory exemption provided certain conditions apply. The exemption applies to an “annual party or similar function” provided it is available to all employees or available generally to those at […]
The State Opening of Parliament took place on 17 July and the King’s Speech set out the measures that the government intends to introduce during the next session of parliament. Other than a mention of the proposal to remove the VAT exemption for private school fees (which we covered in a previous edition of this […]
The government has now issued the draft legislation to abolish the special tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings (FHL) with effect from 6 April 2025 for individuals (1 April 2025 for corporation tax). This change will remove the tax advantages that current FHL landlords have received over other property businesses in 4 key areas by: […]
On 29 July 2024, the Chancellor announced that as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational training supplied by a private school, or a connected person, for a charge will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%. Boarding services provided by a private school, or a connected person, will also […]
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