Inheritance Tax and charities: how gifts affect your IHT bill
Posted by Ian Henman on January 26, 2026Are you thinking of leaving money to charity in your Will? If so, take a look at our post on Inheritance Tax and charities before you do.
Claim Child Benefit online – online service
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 15, 2026You can now claim Child Benefit Online – replacing the paper-based system in place since 1977.
Online sales tax rules – do you trade on ebay?
Posted by Mark Ingle on January 14, 2026Online sales tax rules changed on 1st January 2024 – digital platforms now have to share detailed user and sales information with HMRC. Do you trade on ebay?
First Year Allowance (FYA) from 2026: help for SMEs & sole traders
Posted by Mark Ingle on January 8, 2026A new 40% First Year Allowance was introduced on 1st January 2026. We look at what it could mean for SMEs and sole traders.
Married? Here’s how to reduce CGT bills
Posted by Karen Jones on January 6, 2026If you are married or in a civil partnership, there’s a simple way to reduce your CGT bills. We take a look at how it works.
Pension tax relief – are you making the most of it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 5, 2026Even though the tax burden is the highest it has been since the Second World War, there’s still one generous tax break – pension tax relief.
Inheritance Tax and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme
Posted by Ben Locker on January 1, 2026If you have an IHT, you may be able to settle it by donating items such as artworks and manuscripts via the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
Class 2 NI contributions – what changed?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 29, 2025In his 2023 Autumn Statement, the chancellor announced he was scrapping Class 2 NI contributions. The reality is rather more complex.
HMRC and crypto tax
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 25, 2025HMRC has launched new guidance that suggests it is launching a crypto tax crackdown. This is what you need to know.
AEOI compliance: new HMRC registration rules
Posted by Mark Ingle on December 23, 2025AEOI compliance: new regulations require mandatory AEOI registration for trusts and investment companies by 31 Dec 2025.
