Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds. Whilst many people focus on their savi…
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Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years
Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK businesses in 30 years, according to n…
April 2026 CIS changes: What construction businesses need to know
Over a month has passed since the changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) came into effect on 6 April 2026. The reforms around CIS retur…
The Renters’ Rights Act is here: What the reforms mean for landlords
The private rental sector is seeing some of the biggest legislative changes in decades as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act came into force…
Company tax returns and accounts have gone digital
HMRC and Companies House have confirmed that from 1 April, all businesses must use compliant, commercial software to file their company’s tax return…
Capital allowances – New rules for a new tax year
Capital allowances continue to provide an effective method for businesses to reduce their tax bills, by providing incentives for investment in eligibl…
Government abolishes work-from-home relief
Directors and employees claiming work-from-home tax relief will no longer be able to claim it from the start of the new tax year – 6 April 2026. Why…
The dividend rules are changing – Disclosure rules on tax returns and new rates
From the end of the 2025/26 tax year, 5 April 2026, you must report your dividend income accurately as part of wider personal tax reforms. Directors o…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live – What next?
For landlords and sole traders bringing in qualifying annual income over £50,000 (not including profit or dividends), Making Tax Digital (MTD) for In…
Close companies face additional reporting requirements
Further administrative changes are on the cards for close companies, as the Government seeks to gain a better understanding of previously difficult-to…