The Inheritance Tax Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is a transferable allowance available to married couples and civil partners when their main residence is inherited by direct descendants, such as
IHT unused Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
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Checking employees DBS certificates
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. The DBS helps employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors make safer
Paying tax via your tax code
You may be able to have tax underpayments collected via your tax code when you are in employment or in receipt of a company pension. Instead of paying off debts in a lump sum, money is collected in
Do you have a personal tax account?
HMRC’s Personal Tax Accounts (PTAs) serve as an online tool that enables taxpayers to view and update their information in real time. The PTA can be used for many routine requests and services and
£32m for AI projects
Companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve safety on construction sites, reduce time spent repairing the railways and cut emissions across supply chains are amongst a number of
Guidance for charities on managing public disorder
The charity commission has offered the following guidance to charities following the recent public disorder events.
The main points are summarised below:
Are you operating in an area which has
Tax relief for goodwill purchases
Goodwill is a concept frequently discussed, and yet it is seldom addressed in legislation. Typically, it is defined as the additional value of a business beyond its tangible assets.
In the vast
Don’t forget to report property gains
A higher rate of CGT applies to gains on the disposal of residential property (apart from a principal private residence). In the Spring Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a reduction in the higher
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,
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
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
Corporate claims for charitable donations
When a limited company makes charitable donations specific rules apply. These may include Corporation Tax relief for donations to registered charities or community amateur sports clubs (CASC), as well
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
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
What qualifies for IHT Business Relief
There are several types of reliefs from Inheritance Tax (IHT), one of which is IHT Business Relief. This can be a significant tax benefit for those with business interests, potentially offering either
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