Does an increase to capital gains tax look likely?

While Rishi Sunak’s spring budget introduced a variety of new initiatives and updates to multiple taxes, one suspected change was missing from the big red book. Analysts had speculated that a capital gains tax (CGT) hike would be a likely inclusion in Sunak’s budget, expecting it to be brought more…

6 things to do before tax year end

The tax year will be coming to an end on 5th April. With that cutoff date in mind, we wanted to remind our clients of some of the allowances available to you during the tax year. It’s important to make sure you’re making the most of your allowances in all…

Is Inheritance Tax for the chop?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is deeply unpopular, there’s no denying it. According to a 2015 YouGov poll, 59 per cent of the population think it’s unfair. So whichever party is in power after the Election, it’s likely they will include it as one of the taxes to be reviewed. Indeed, at…

Can we make inheritance tax simpler?

Inheritance tax (IHT) has existed in the UK for more than 300 years. In its present form, it was brought in to replace the old Capital Transfer Tax; a measure that was brought in itself as a form of wealth distribution in order to control disparity between rich and poor. While…

What does the nil rate band really mean for me?

Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) came in earlier this year, influencing the allowance for those wanting to pass on their home to members of the family. But as the changes are being rolled out over the next few years up to the 2020/2021 tax year, it can be hard to…
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