IHT forms: which ones could help you claim back thousands?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 7, 2023When you lose a loved one you may need to pay inheritance tax. But, there are two IHT forms that could help you claim back thousands.
Inheritance Tax update: time to start planning?
Posted by Ian Henman on July 28, 2023Will IHT go up or will the Chancellor remove exemptions like the 7-year gifting rule. In this Inheritance Tax update we take a closer look.
Gift Aid and tax – how you can reduce your tax bill
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 26, 2023Did you know that giving to charity via the Gift Aid scheme can help you reduce your tax bill – as well as support your favourite causes.
Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 20, 2023Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 17, 2023More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2023You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 13, 2023Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Karen Jones on July 10, 2023If you’re a sole trader, then small business tax planning is important. Here are some top tips for sole traders to help navigate small business taxes and avoid any taxing, last-minute panic.
Electronic sales suppression fraud: HMRC clamps down
Posted by Ben Locker on June 29, 2023HMRC is clamping down on electronic sales suppression fraud – sometimes called ’till fraud’. Don’t become the target of an HMRC dawn raid!
