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Here you will find lots of useful information relating to HMRC guidelines and the latest in guidance.

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Challenging your Council Tax band

Challenging your Council Tax band

If your property has changed or seems mis-banded, you may have the right to request a Council Tax review.

Properties in England and Wales are assigned Council Tax bands based on their value as of 1

Who can claim the IHT residence nil rate band

Who can claim the IHT residence nil rate band

With the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), families can pass on up to £1 million without IHT

The RNRB is an additional £175,000 Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowance that applies when a person’s main

Reclaiming duty moving goods to Northern Ireland

Reclaiming duty moving goods to Northern Ireland

Businesses can reclaim duties on qualifying goods moved to or through Northern Ireland since 2021

The Northern Ireland Duty Reimbursement Scheme allows businesses to reclaim import duties paid on

Homebuyers warning

Homebuyers warning

Properties needing repairs still count as homes and false claims to recover Stamp Duty Land Tax could mean big tax bills and penalties.

HMRC has issued a warning to homebuyers about rogue tax agents

HMRC to increase anti-money laundering fees

HMRC to increase anti money laundering fees

Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML supervision changes

Many businesses are monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or certain professional bodies

Employing family members in your business

Employing family members in your business

Many small business owners turn to family members when looking to fill roles in their team. It can seem like a natural choice, offering trust, loyalty, and a shared sense of purpose. However,

The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth

The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth

For small businesses and growing companies alike, one of the most reliable sources of funding is often the profits they generate. While it can be tempting to extract earnings in the form of dividends,

Taxation of entertainment expenses

Taxation of entertainment expenses

Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules.

Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and business gifts are common, but the taxation of these

Estate valuation for IHT purposes

Estate valuation for IHT purposes

Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate’s value to see if Inheritance Tax applies. This includes valuing the deceased person’s money, property and belongings in order to determine if

Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated as chattels for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This remains true even if ownership is tied

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