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Is Marriage a Budget Winner

Is Marriage a Budget Winner?

Marriage might be an unlikely winner from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ controversial first budget. Whilst there have been no changes to inheritance tax allowances, more assets, most notably unspent pension funds on death, will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes in future. This means that unmarried couples who might not have seen the value …

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Your Tax Return

What Information Should You Collect For Your Tax Return?

For a tax return, particularly for those with complex financial affairs, having comprehensive and accurate data is crucial. Here is a list of the most important information and documents you will need:  Personal Information  National Insurance Number: Your unique identifier for tax and benefits purposes.  Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR): Your personal tax reference number.  Personal …

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Tax Implications of Gifting

Tax Implications of Gifting

Gifting is the act of giving money (or a ‘chattel’) to someone for nothing in return. It’s common for people to do this occasionally for family members, but there are specific tax rules to remember, especially concerning inheritance tax (IHT). Here are some key points to consider: Annual Exemption: Each tax year, you can gift …

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Why File Your Tax Returns Early

Why File Your Tax Returns Early?

Filing your accounts early doesn’t mean you have to pay your tax early. It just means you know how much you will need to pay, and that offers a number of advantages. Here are some compelling reasons why it might be a beneficial move: 1. Improved Financial Planning and Analysis Filing early provides more time …

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Capital Gains Tax Allowance

Use your Capital Gains Tax allowance before it halves

The 2023/24 tax year is coming to an end on April 5th, so you don’t have long left to use your various allowances – in particular your Capital Gains Tax allowance. This is especially important this year as your Capital Gains Tax allowance is being cut from £6,000 to £3,000 from April 6th. So what …

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IHT tax receipts soar

IHT tax receipts soar – how can you reduce your payments?

Between April and November 2023, HM Revenue & Customs collected £5.2 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) payments. That’s £400 million higher than in the same period last year, according to official figures. The IHT threshold is currently £325,000, or £650,000 for a married couple. So if your estate is worth more than this amount, you …

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Autumn Statement 2023 – Snap Reaction

Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered his Autumn Statement, and we wanted to keep you informed about what has just been announced. We’ll provide more detailed insight over the coming days, but for now, here are the main headlines. Taxes Employee National Insurance to be cut from 12% to 10% from January …

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