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Tax on property you inherit

Tax on property you inherit

If you inherit property, you are usually not liable to pay tax on the inheritance. This is because any Inheritance Tax (IHT) due should be paid out of the deceased’s estate before any cash or assets are distributed.  The rate of IHT currently payable is 40%...
Companies with 31 December year-end date

Companies with 31 December year-end date

Have you considered any last-minute planning options if your company has a 31 December 2022 year-end date? It is not too late to consider your options. For example: Expenditure on qualifying plant or other equipment may qualify for the super-deduction capital...
Claiming back pre-trading VAT costs

Claiming back pre-trading VAT costs

There are special rules that determine the recoverability of pre-trading VAT costs. Pre-trading VAT costs describe VAT that was incurred before a business registered for VAT and is known as pre-registration input VAT. There are different rules for the supply...
What is a salary sacrifice?

What is a salary sacrifice?

A salary sacrifice arrangement is an agreement to reduce an employee’s entitlement to pay, usually in return for a non-cash benefit. The tax and NIC advantages of certain benefits provided as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement were removed from 6 April 2017....
25% Corporation Tax from April 2023

25% Corporation Tax from April 2023

The planned increases in Corporation Tax (CT) rates from April 2023 are now proceeding as originally announced. The Corporation Tax main rate will increase to 25% from 1 April 2023 for companies with profits over £250,000. A Small Profits Rate (SPR) of 19% will...