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Are you affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge?

Families claiming Child Benefit should be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC)...

Pension tax relief and allowances

Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement, due to a...

A reminder to consider the Marriage Allowance

Many married couples and civil partners could be missing out on valuable tax savings available...

Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract

In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by...

Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services

The government has announced a review into access to face-to-face banking services as concerns continue...

Companies House publishes its business plan

Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the...

VAT – opting to tax property

The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of...

Claiming to reduce payments on account

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax...

IHT – gifts made with reservation of benefits

Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes...

A reminder of tax-free trivial benefits

Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember...

Key person policies and tax relief

Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of...

Government measures to ease rising fuel costs

The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage...