The Government has announced a shake-up in how Benefits in Kind (BIK) are paid. The move will allow tax agents to run payroll BIK on behalf of clients for the first time. The Government says it will help to reduce administrative burdens on employers and enable agents to support their clients more effectively. If an […]
To obtain a full state pension upon retiring, individuals need to have built up a required 35 years of NI contributions. Those missing the full 35 years of contributions face receiving a reduced State Pension when retiring. For those who have not got this number of years in full, it is possible to purchase NI […]
Transferring your Individual Savings Account (ISA) to a new provider for a higher interest rate might seem like an attractive option. However, it’s crucial to familiarise yourself with the rules surrounding ISA transfers to avoid potential pitfalls. Key rules for transferring an ISA: One ISA per type, per tax year: Keep in mind that you […]
Pension savers were given a boost by two key announcements made by the Chancellor, during his Spring Budget. The lifetime allowance of £1.07 million that can be saved into a pension has been scrapped with no upward limit now existing on what can be saved. The lifetime allowance relates to the total amount of money […]
Does your company or partnership currently hold or plan to hold residential property? If so, you may be liable to the ATED. Read below to find out more about this often-overlooked tax. ATED was introduced in April 2013 against high-value residential properties situated in the UK, worth more than £2 million and beneficially owned by […]
BADR is available on the disposal of business assets and provides the shareholders of qualifying company’s a CGT rate of 10% for the first £1 million of gains (profits) arising during their lifetime. Providing the necessary conditions are met, you are entitled to claim relief for gains made on multiple occasions up to a cumulative […]
Energy Costs The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) brings a typical household energy bill in Great Britain down to around £2,500 per year. It has now been announced that the £2,500 EPG will be extended by 3 months to 30th June 2023, before increasing to £3,000 until the end of the EPG period on 31 March 2024. This […]
Increasing liabilities The personal allowance and basic rate band threshold are now frozen in place until 5 April 2028. As earnings increase, individuals will move into higher tax bands. This is often referred to as ‘fiscal drag’ because it will raise more tax without the government increasing income tax rates. The personal allowance continues to […]
In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that the £12,300 annual tax-free capital gains tax exemption (or allowance) will be reduced to just £6,000 in 2023/24 and only £3,000 in 2024/25. This change will mean that those disposing of capital assets will pay more tax, where the new lower allowance is exceeded. Couples who are […]
In the 2023 Autumn Statement, the inheritance tax nil rate band was frozen at £325,000 until April 2028. The residence nil rate band will also remain at £175,000 and the residence nil rate band taper will continue to start at £2 million. If you anticipate your estate giving rise to inheritance tax in the future, […]
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