Pensions and tax: Ongoing reform and its impact on tax-efficient saving
The Autumn Budget confirmed that pensions and tax-efficient saving are entering a period of sustained and important change. Reforms to salary sacrific…
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Working capital loans: A sign of the times or a useful support mechanism?
A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since e…
Personal Tax freeze – The impact of fiscal drag
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze. The original end date of 2028 has now moved to the 2…
How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to APR and BPR
Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Rel…
Will your festive spirits be dampened by tax liabilities? How trivial benefits impact your business
The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for…
The signs of digital wallet abuse you need to look out for
Digital wallet abuse is on the rise as criminal networks continue to exploit individuals and businesses for their own selfish gains. In 2024, over 2.5…
Preparing for Plan 5: The newest student loan payment structure
Students who started their undergraduate and advanced learner loan courses on or after 1 August 2023 will fall into the new Plan 5 payment plan bracke…
The UK’s residency rules explained – Six months on from the change
In April 2025, the UK’s ‘non-domicile regime’ was replaced with a new set of rules centred around an individual’s tax residency, taking in fac…
Bank and building society interest – What needs to be reported under Self Assessment?
HMRC has confirmed it is changing the way it will handle tax on bank and building society interests. What has HMRC changed? Since October 2025, HMRC h…
Could the Autumn Budget hold big changes to the taxation of partnerships?
With the November Budget just weeks away, one rumour appears to be gaining more traction than others. Media reports suggest that the Chancellor, Rache…