Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
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Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
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Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
As global stock markets reel in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
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Will a discretionary trust prevent your home from qualifying for the residence nil rate band?
No one wants to pay more Inheritance Tax (IHT) than they have to.
Are your payroll practices compliant with the new minimum wage rates?
1 April 2025 signalled the first wave of payroll changes for businesses to contend with this year, including the increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW).
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Major changes ahead for directors of close companies – New dividend reporting rules from April 2025
From 6 April 2025, directors of close companies will face a notable change in how they report dividend income on their Self-Assessment tax returns.
Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement
This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.
Spring Statement 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves today delivered her Spring Statement, outlining the Labour Government’s economic priorities and reaffirming a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term investment. Billed as the start of a “decade of national renewal,” the Statement acknowledged global uncertainty but marked a clear shift towards stability and responsibility at home. While less headline-grabbing than lastRead More »Spring Statement 2025
Time is running out to make personal pension contributions for the 2024/25 tax year
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and if you are considering making personal pension contributions, it is important to plan ahead to avoid missing the deadline.
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Major changes to Inheritance Tax from April – How new residence rules and the end of non-dom status could affect your estate
Major reforms to the UK’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime are on the horizon, with sweeping changes, particularly affecting non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) set to take effect from 6 April 2025.
