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Separating couples and child benefit

Separating couples and child benefit

Date posted: 15th Nov 2023

The High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in 2013 to stop those with higher earnings, from receiving entitlement to child benefit. The charge applies where the claimant…

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Key person insurance – are the costs tax relievable?

Key person insurance – are the costs tax relievable?

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

The profitability or earning capacity of a business may depend on one person or on a small number of people. Where this is the case, the business may…

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Director’s loans and tax issues

Director’s loans and tax issues

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

Due to recent rises in interest rates, director-shareholders may look to borrow some funds from their own limited company, to help with personal finances. However, it is important…

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Dividends to family members – what are the risks?

Dividends to family members – what are the risks?

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

Owners of personal and family companies frequently pay themselves a small salary and extract further profits as dividends. To utilise the unused personal and dividend allowances of other…

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Undeclared property income – what do you need to do?

Undeclared property income – what do you need to do?

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

Rental income is a form of taxable income, that should be declared to HMRC. There are many instances where individuals have mis-understood this and have therefore not declared…

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Party, party, party – watch out for tax traps

Party, party, party – watch out for tax traps

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

As we approach the festive season, many employees will be looking forward to their Christmas party. However, it is becoming more common for employers to host a summer…

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Salary sacrifice – a recap

Salary sacrifice – a recap

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

Salary sacrifice is an arrangement whereby an employee reduces their salary in return for another form of benefit. The reduction in salary will mean less tax and national…

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PAYE employees – watch OUT for 60% tax on bonuses

PAYE employees – watch OUT for 60% tax on bonuses

Date posted: 17th Oct 2023

The next few months are an important time of year for tax planning. For some PAYE employees, they may be entitled to a bonus depending upon company performance….

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Autumn Statement – update

Autumn Statement – update

Date posted: 21st Sep 2023

It has been recently announced that the Chancellor will host his autumn statement on 22 November 2023. It will be interesting to hear the thoughts of the Chancellor…

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Gift aid donations – are you missing out on tax relief?

Gift aid donations – are you missing out on tax relief?

Date posted: 20th Sep 2023

Donations to charities, under the gift aid scheme, allow the charity to reclaim some of the tax paid by the donor. If an individual donates £80 to a…

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