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By Brian Rudkin

15th January 2025

Law firm consultants: Employment status indicators and tax impacts

Determining whether a worker is employed or self-employed for tax purposes has long been a complex issue. The legal sector faces specific tax challenges and risks when engaging ex-partners and client-facing consultants.

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By Armstrong Watson

19th December 2024

How will Capital Gains Tax changes impact farm businesses?

While the 2024 Autumn Budget contained the bombshell announcement on Inheritance Tax (IHT), which has dominated the news agenda since, there were other announcements that will impact farmers, including increased Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates.

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By Dan Cozens

9th December 2024

File your tax return ahead of the Self Assessment deadline

It is never too early to complete your self-assessment tax return. In fact, as soon as the tax year ends you can submit your tax return. Leaving it until the last minute can lead to increased stress and anxiety, errors and omissions not to mention potential delays and penalties.

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By Scott McIver

6th December 2024

Scottish Budget: Income tax band increases

Among the SNP’s Scottish Budget proposals for the coming tax year, Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced increases to the income tax starter rate and basic rate thresholds, however these small tax savings do very little to ease the pain of fiscal drag for many.

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By Brian Rudkin

4th December 2024

Mind the gap – HMRC’s £1.4bn mission to close the tax compliance gap

HMRC's tax investigation activity is increasing, with 93,000 investigations opened in the last quarter. But what can make you a target for an HMRC investigation and how can you ensure you are compliant? 

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By Becky Fraser

4th December 2024

Tax changes for furnished holiday letting owners and businesses

Current tax perks a furnished holiday let (FHL) property has over a standard UK or overseas property business are set be lost, and income from these properties will be treated the same as a long-term let. This will have a significant impact on those who have invested in short-term property letting, either as an individual or as a business.

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By Russell Thwaites

15th November 2024

Double U-turn on Double Cab Pick Ups

Slipped into the main Autumn Budget document was the announcement that Double Cab Pick-ups (DCPU) will be treated a cars from 6 April 2025.

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By David Threlkeld

13th November 2024

Inheritance tax planning for farmers following Autumn Budget

Significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced in the Autumn Budget, however there are steps that can be taken in most cases to reduce or eliminate increased IHT liabilities.

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By Dan Cozens

5th November 2024

Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax on agricultural land and farms

Selling or transferring agricultural land and farms can have significant tax implications, particularly concerning Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT). Given the changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, it is important to consider the current rates and the implication of future increases.

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By Justin Rourke

5th November 2024

Don’t panic! Unpacking the 2024 Autumn Budget

There are two clear headlines for financial planners and our clients from the Autumn Budget - unused pensions are to become subject to Inheritance Tax, while Capital Gains Tax rates have increased and the ISA allowance was ignored. 

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