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CGT – Lettings relief
In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property which has been used as the main family
IHT – Giving away your home before you die
The majority of gifts made during a person's life, including gifting a home, are not subject to tax at the
Autumn Statement Summary
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons. The government continues
Fuel price watchdog sharpens its teeth
UK motorists will be protected at the pumps under tough new powers that will shine a light on any attempt
£4.5bn for British manufacturing from 2025
The government has announced £4.5 billion in funding for British manufacturing to increase investment in eight sectors across the UK.
What is a business repair?
HMRC’s internal manuals provide some useful information on the definition of a business repair. This is important because it is
Reminder of not-so-trivial tax-free benefits
There is a benefit-in-kind (BiK) trivial exemption that applies to small non-cash benefits like a bottle of wine, or a
Company tax return obligations
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and a company tax
Due a student loan refund?
Student Loans are part of the government's financial support package for students in higher education in the UK. They are
Childcare support from HMRC
Parents may be eligible to receive childcare support from HMRC using the Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme. The TFC scheme can
Cost of living payments
You may have been entitled to a Cost of Living Payments of £301 (paid April/May 2023) and should be about
Taxable gains on gifts
Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that effectively defers Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The relief can be claimed when