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Personal Tax

All change for non-domiciled tax status:  what you need to know
November 18, 2024
The UK’s tax regime for non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) is set to change on 6 April 2025.
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Chancellor’s Budget Summary – October 2024
October 31, 2024
How does Rachel Reeves intend to turn around the UK economy?
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Tax-efficient charitable giving
September 25, 2024
How to be tax savvy with your charitable giving and help charities gain more from your donations.
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Understanding CGT on overseas property sales
August 27, 2024
Important factors UK residents need to be aware of to minimise tax liabilities.
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How parents and grandparents can help reduce student loan debt
August 22, 2024
Changes to student loans in 2023 may have increased the debt burden for some graduates. We look at what families can do to help.
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Inheritance tax on your main residence
August 22, 2024
A handy summary of the residence nil-rate band in relation to inheritance tax
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The income tax and capital gains tax benefits of trusts
August 19, 2024
In the second of our two-part series on family trusts, we look at some further tax advantages of trusts and share an example.
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Getting to grips with trusts
August 19, 2024
In the first of a two-part series of articles, we look at the types of trusts and where they can be useful.
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Making your inheritance tax allowances count
August 15, 2024
More and more estates are now subject to paying inheritance tax (IHT), but much can be done to mitigate liability by using the available allowances.
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Don’t assume automatic Capital Gains Tax relief when selling your home
August 13, 2024
In this article we explain the qualifying criteria for Private Residence Relief. This relief enables some people not to have to pay Capital Gains Tax on the increase in the value of their home over the time they owned it.
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Tax implications of letting out your home through Airbnb
April 18, 2024
A handy overview of the tax consequences of letting out part or all of your property through sites like Airbnb and SpareRoom
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Understanding the tax implications of divorce
March 25, 2024
Tax may not be uppermost on the minds of a couple getting divorced, but a well-drafted settlement can minimise tax liabilities during the upheaval.
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Taxation and Divorce
March 25, 2024
By planning a divorce settlement carefully, it should be possible to minimise the tax cost of transfers under the divorce settlement
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Pension contributions – the tax benefits
March 18, 2024
Here we explain the latest changes affecting the tax relief on the contributions you make to your pension.
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Chancellor’s Budget Summary – March 2024
March 7, 2024
Sweetening a pre-election public - just how many sweet treats did Jeremy Hunt serve up for personal and business finances?
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Counting down to the 2023/4 tax year-end
February 16, 2024
Some tax planning pointers to consider in the run-up to 5 April 2024.
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Looking to the general election and potential fiscal changes
February 9, 2024
With the nation expected to go to the polls this year, and uncertainty around future tax policies, careful personal financial planning is important.
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Online Sales Platforms are required to report seller earnings to HMRC
January 11, 2024
From 1 January 2024, popular online sales platforms such as eBay, Etsy, Vinted and Airbnb must report seller earnings to HMRC.
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Triggers for student loan repayments
January 8, 2024
In this article we explain why self-assessment and different types of income may trigger a student loan repayment
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Statutory Residence Test Flowchart
November 3, 2023
A simplified analysis of the statutory residence test
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Statutory Residence Test
November 3, 2023
A comprehensive guide of the rules that determine UK tax residence for individuals
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Act now to ensure a smooth transition to new income tax basis period rules
October 6, 2023
Here we explain the basis period changes for tax reporting, as well as the preparations unincorporated businesses can make to cope with possible cashflow challenges.
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Deadline for buying National Insurance Years extended again
July 3, 2023
For those who have missing NI years between 2006 and 2016 (to qualify for a full state pension), there's now more time to plug the gaps.
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Don’t forget to claim your crypto losses
May 17, 2023
Why it's advisable to review capital losses on cryptoassets soon for capital gains tax obligations and claims.
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Salary vs dividend – which is now best for business owners?
May 5, 2023
Changes to corporation tax and dividend allowances raise questions about Directors' tax-efficient remuneration. This article explores the options.
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