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Tax return for deceased person
Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over £325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36% reduced rate applies if 10% of the estate is left to charity. Executors must value
Payrolling employee benefits
Employers can voluntarily register to report and account for tax on certain benefits and expenses via the RTI system before the start of the tax year. This process, known as payrolling, eliminates the
Tax-exempt employee loans
Beneficial loans, where employees benefit from cheap or interest-free loans from their employer, can trigger tax implications. However, certain exemptions, like loans under £10,000 or qualifying
Online information about a company
A significant amount of online information about companies is available to the public on the Companies House website. The information available through Companies House can be an important resource for
Selling online and paying tax
Selling online? Whether it’s a hobby or a business, you may need to pay tax if your earnings exceed £1,000. From services to content creation, it’s vital to understand self-assessment rules and new
Penalties for late filing of tax returns
HMRC reports over 63,000 taxpayers filed their returns over the New Year, but 5.4 million still need to act before the looming 31 January 2025 deadline. File now to avoid penalties, pay your 2023-24
Beware the legal minefield of the transferring of contractual undertakings
A recent case [London United Busways Ltd. (LUB) v De Marchi and Abellio London [2024] EAT 191] revealed the complexities of working under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)
Roll-out of new digital markets regime
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers
Ticket touts’ days are numbered
The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in the ticket resale market, seeking to protect consumers from exorbitant prices and enhance transparency
Is your trade in goods or services a business
Selling goods or services? It’s vital to know if HMRC considers this a business. From regular sales to earning commissions, their rules on ‘trading’ impact your tax obligations. Here’s a simple guide
Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points
Great news for businesses! Tax relief on zero-emission cars and EV charge points has been extended until 2026. This move aligns with the UK’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, driving the shift
Future increases in CGT on sale of a business
Planning to sell your business or shares? Capital Gains Tax rates for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) are set to rise from 10% to 14% on 6 April 2025, and to 18% from 6 April 2026. Selling
