Homebuyers warning
Properties needing repairs still count as homes and false claims to recover Stamp Duty Land...
HMRC to increase anti-money laundering fees
Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML...
Employing family members in your business
Many small business owners turn to family members when looking to fill roles in their...
The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth
For small businesses and growing companies alike, one of the most reliable sources of funding...
Taxation of entertainment expenses
Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules.
Entertainment expenses including providing...
Estate valuation for IHT purposes
Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate's value to see if Inheritance Tax applies...
Found objects and Capital Gains Tax
Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical...
New self-assessment services announced by HMRC
New digital services have been launched that aim to make filing and managing tax returns...
Shared home ownership
Shared home ownership offers a more accessible route to owning a home for those who...
Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from...
Red tape eased for new cafes and bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are about to get a serious boost. The...
Choosing a Business Rates Agency
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and...
IHT Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits changes
It was confirmed with the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025-26 that measures first...
IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed
Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural...
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes...
