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More detail on VAT charge on private school fees
More details have been published regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to impose a VAT charge on private school fees. The government has said that the money raised by ending the tax breaks on VAT,
Holiday Lets – the demise of tax concessions
It was announced as part of the Spring Budget measures that the present favourable tax benefits presently allowed for the letting of properties as short-term holiday lets – known as the furnished
Pension contributions – claiming higher rate tax relief
You can usually claim tax relief on private pension contributions worth up to 100% of your annual earnings, subject to the overriding limits. Tax relief is paid on pension contributions at the highest
Road fuel costs still too high
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the face of ongoing cost
Living Wage rates to be overhauled
In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
This will, for the first time, ensure the independent body considers
First interest rates cut in over four years
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 1 August and in a very close 5-4 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 5%. The 4 remaining members voted to keep the
Using the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme
The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is available to most businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1.35 million. Key benefits of the scheme include the obligation to file just one VAT return per year,
Sharing your home with tenants
If you have tenants in your home there can be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) consequences. Generally, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property used as the main family residence, thanks to a relief
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