IHT – gifts made with reservation of benefits
Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes...
A reminder of tax-free trivial benefits
Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember...
Key person policies and tax relief
Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of...
Government measures to ease rising fuel costs
The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage...
Increase in approved mileage rates
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the...
New measures aimed at easing living costs
The Government has announced a new package of measures designed to help households manage rising...
Tougher action on late payments
The Government has introduced a landmark new Bill aimed at tackling the growing problem of...
Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations
When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to...
VAT Cash Accounting
The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to...
Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a...
Verify your ID at Companies House
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with...
Fiscal drag explained
The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'fiscal...
Making Tax Digital – which software to use
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals...
Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long...
Covering basic business risks
Many business owners spend considerable time focusing on sales growth, staffing and profitability, although basic...
