How to pay less tax – timing is everything – part two
Posted by Karen Jones on February 23, 2026When it comes to finding ways to pay less tax – timing is everything! Here we look at taking time out to consider your business’ tax planning options before 6 April each tax year.
Capital Gains Tax allowances and reliefs – what can you claim?
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on February 20, 2026If you’re looking for information on Capital Gains Tax allowances and reliefs, this post helps you navigate the CGT maze.
HMRC continues to clamp down on unpaid dividend tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 17, 2026HMRC continues to write to business owners it believes have failed to declare and pay dividend tax. We tell you what you need to know.
Contribute to your partner’s retirement and get pension relief
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 13, 2026Did you know that you can contribute to a partner’s or child’s retirement fund and get significant pension tax relief? We explain how.
State pension age to rise further?
Posted by Ben Locker on February 11, 2026Soon the state pension age will rise to 67. Yet new research suggests it will need to rise to 71 by 2050. When will you be able to retire?
The 60% tax trap: the £100k problem explained
Posted by Ian Henman on February 9, 2026Earning over £100,000? You might be paying an effective 60% tax rate. Learn why this happens and how to legitimately fix it with tax planning.
How to pay CGT the easy way
Posted by Karen Jones on February 6, 2026If you need to pay CGT on items other than property, there are two ways to do it. Surprisingly, many people fill in a tax return needlessly.
HMRC repays £38m in pension tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 4, 2026If you have recently started drawing your pension, you may have overpaid pension tax. We help you understand whether you’re due a refund.
Inheritance Tax on pensions 2027: the new “double tax” trap
Posted by Ian Henman on February 2, 2026Inheritance Tax on pensions 2027: new rules could see families lose 67% of their pot. Discover how the the “double tax” trap will work.
Are you owed an IR35 tax refund?
Posted by Karen Jones on February 2, 2026If you are a worker or intermediary who was wrongly deemed to be outside IR35, you may be eligible for an IR35 tax refund. We explain why.
