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Gifts exempt from Inheritance Tax

Gifts exempt from Inheritance Tax

Navigating the intricacies of Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be daunting, but understanding the available gift exemptions and strategic planning can significantly reduce potential liabilities. By

Business mileage with your own vehicle

Business mileage with your own vehicle

Understanding the nuances of tax relief for using your personal vehicle for work can lead to significant savings. By familiarising yourself with HMRC’s approved mileage rates you can ensure you are

E-invoicing consultation

E invoicing consultation

HMRC together with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have launched a new consultation on e-invoicing to encourage its broader adoption among UK businesses and government departments. The

Claiming tax relief for job expenses

Claiming tax relief for job expenses

Employees working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction for certain job-related expenses. If your employer does not cover these costs or allowances, you have the option to claim tax

Probate waiting times halved

Probate waiting times halved

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), together with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Minister for Courts and Legal Services, has announced significant improvements in probate waiting times.

Is your extra income taxable?

Is your extra income taxable?

HMRC has launched a new "Help for Hustlers" campaign to help people who are earning extra income, figure out if they need to pay tax on the additional earnings. The campaign runs until the

Should you incorporate your business?

Should you incorporate your business?

Deciding whether to incorporate your business in the UK involves evaluating several key factors:

Limited Liability Protection

Incorporating as a limited company creates a separate legal entity,

Exploring National Insurance Credits

Exploring National Insurance Credits

Even if you have never been employed, you might have been eligible for NI credits without realising it. For example, if you have been a carer for a sick or disabled person for more than 20 hours a

CIS monthly returns obligations

CIS monthly returns obligations

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires contractors to deduct tax from subcontractor payments and file monthly returns with HMRC. Even if no payments are made, nil returns must be submitted to

Check or update company car tax details

Check or update company car tax details

If you use a company car for private travel, it’s taxed as a Benefit in Kind (BIK). The tax rate depends on the car’s list price and CO2 emissions—low-emission vehicles get tax breaks. Use

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