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Tax-free and taxable State Benefits

Tax free and taxable State Benefits

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common state benefits

Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets

Business gov uk advice selling to international markets

There are a variety of services available to assist UK exporters that can be found at https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/

There you can find a range of government-backed tools and support to

The marginal Corporation Tax rates

The marginal Corporation Tax rates

The rate of Corporation Tax payable depends on the level of a company’s taxable profits. The main rate is 25% and applies where profits exceed £250,000. At the other end of the scale, companies with

Business Asset Disposal Relief – tax increase from April 2026

Business Asset Disposal Relief – tax increase from April

The tax rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) will increase to 18% (from 14%) on 6 April 2026. BADR offers a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on qualifying disposals such as the sale of a

Action to reduce cost of living pressures

Action to reduce cost of living pressures

The Chancellor has set out a package of measures aimed at reducing cost of living pressures for households and at the same time strengthening the UK’s longer-term economic resilience. The announcement

Income from spare capacity

Income from spare capacity

Many businesses have spare capacity that could generate additional income with relatively little additional cost. Spare capacity may arise where premises, staff time, equipment or intellectual

Managing stock turnover

Managing stock turnover

Stock turnover management is one of the most important drivers of business profitability, cash flow strength and resilience during periods of rising costs. Stock represents cash that has been

Employing young people in your business

Employing young people in your business

When a new employee joins your payroll, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of their rights and that the correct tax is deducted from their salary. This responsibility also

The 7-year gift rule is still available

The year gift rule is still available

The 7-year gift rule is still an available option for those making lifetime gifts, offering a way to potentially reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. Most gifts made during a person’s lifetime are

Rolling over capital gains

Rolling over capital gains

Rolling over capital gains can be an effective way for business owners to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when selling or disposing of certain business assets. This is done using Business Asset Rollover

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