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More detail on VAT charge on private school fees

More detail on VAT charge on private school fees

More details have been published regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to impose a VAT charge on private school fees. The government has said that the money raised by ending the tax breaks on VAT, and business rates for private schools, will help secure...
Corporate claims for charitable donations

Corporate claims for charitable donations

When a limited company makes charitable donations specific rules apply. These may include Corporation Tax relief for donations to registered charities or community amateur sports clubs (CASC), as well as capital allowances for equipment donated that has been used...
Don’t forget to report property gains

Don’t forget to report property gains

A higher rate of CGT applies to gains on the disposal of residential property (apart from a principal private residence). In the Spring Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a reduction in the higher rate that exists for residential property to 24% (from 28%) from 6...
Tax relief for goodwill purchases

Tax relief for goodwill purchases

Goodwill is a concept frequently discussed, and yet it is seldom addressed in legislation. Typically, it is defined as the additional value of a business beyond its tangible assets. In the vast majority of cases, when a business is sold, a significant proportion of...
Road fuel costs still too high

Road fuel costs still too high

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the face of ongoing cost of living pressures. New analysis highlights how the cost to...