From 6 April 2025, many directors will need to report dividend income in much more detail in their Self-Assessment tax return. This change will affect an estimated 900,000 directors across the UK. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now require directors to disclose the name and registration number of the company, the highest percentage shareholding…
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Time is running out to respond to the open consultation on reforms to APR and BPR
The Autumn Budget announced significant changes to reduce Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) under Inheritance Tax (IHT).
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Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
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Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
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Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
As global stock markets reel in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
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Will a discretionary trust prevent your home from qualifying for the residence nil rate band?
No one wants to pay more Inheritance Tax (IHT) than they have to.
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