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Giving away money free of inheritance tax

Giving away money free of inheritance tax

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

Most people do not want to give money to the taxman when they die. However, while it is said that inheritance tax (IHT) is a voluntary tax that…

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Earning over £100,000 – can you still claim a personal allowance?

Earning over £100,000 – can you still claim a personal allowance?

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

The personal allowance is set at £12,570 for 2023/24. However, not everyone is able to benefit from the personal allowance. A taper applies which gradually reduces the personal…

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2021/22 Tax Return – penalties continue to accrue

2021/22 Tax Return – penalties continue to accrue

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

If you have not yet completed your 2021/22 tax return, then you will be accruing daily penalties of £10. This could be a significant amount given that you…

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Dividend paperwork – what do you need to do?

Dividend paperwork – what do you need to do?

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

Dividends are a way to extract monies from a personal or family company. However, the rules surrounding dividends are strict and failure to comply may mean that HMRC…

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Employer tax deadline approaching – do you need to take action?

Employer tax deadline approaching – do you need to take action?

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

If you have provided any directors or employees with benefits-in-kind or issued/transferred shares to them, during the year to 5 April 2023, then you may have to report…

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HMRC closing the helpline – can we help?

HMRC closing the helpline – can we help?

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

It was announced recently that HMRC are closing their self assessment helpline for taxpayers for three months from 12 June 2023. This is to help HMRC resources and…

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Deferring capital gains tax on a business asset

Deferring capital gains tax on a business asset

Date posted: 26th Jun 2023

The potential to be charged capital gains tax (CGT) arises with the sale or gift of an asset. Deferral of the charge is possible with reference to business…

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Deja Vu! Voluntary State Pension Contribution Deadline Extended again

Deja Vu! Voluntary State Pension Contribution Deadline Extended again

Date posted: 7th Jun 2023

Good News! The government have extended a deadline to allow taxpayers to “top-up” their state pension entitlement , you can read more about it here. As stated in our…

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Gift aid – a sting in the tail?

Gift aid – a sting in the tail?

Date posted: 15th May 2023

Changing personal circumstances may mean that individuals who were previously taxpayers find that they are now non-taxpayers. If they are in the habit of making charitable donations under…

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2023/24 remuneration strategy

2023/24 remuneration strategy

Date posted: 15th May 2023

It is the “norm” that limited company owner managed business owners will usually draw a minimal salary (to get the national insurance credit) and dividends to meet their…

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