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Definition of living together

Definition of living together

There are many tax reliefs available to married couples or civil partners. In many cases, these reliefs are only available if the couple / civil partners meet the legal definition of living together. This definition of ‘living together’ is set out in...
Business leaders collaborate to Make Work Pay

Business leaders collaborate to Make Work Pay

British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary convened a meeting with trade unions and business leaders in a first-of-its-kind meeting...
Persistence pays off

Persistence pays off

Persistence in following up leads is a crucial trait in many fields, especially in sales and practice business development. It involves consistently pursuing potential opportunities, contacts, or information, even when initial efforts do not yield immediate results....
Paying tax via your tax code

Paying tax via your tax code

You may be able to have tax underpayments collected via your tax code when you are in employment or in receipt of a company pension. Instead of paying off debts in a lump sum, money is collected in equal monthly instalments over the tax year. You can pay your...
What is Gift Hold-Over Relief?

What is Gift Hold-Over Relief?

Gift Hold-Over Relief defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. The relief allows any gain on the asset to be 'held-over' until the...