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As we mentioned in our January 2015 newsletter there are a number of tax planning opportunities that will cease to exist once the clock passes

HMRC has published a list of ten items that serial tax avoiders need to be aware. It’s a reminder as we approach the end of

Do you have any idea if your estate will have an inheritance bill when you die? How much will it be? Who will have to

Did you know that if you take on domestic help you may be considered an employer? Anyone who works in a private home is treated

 1 March 2015 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 May 2014.  2 March 2015 – Self Assessment tax for

The 2014-15 tax year finishes midnight, 5 April 2015. There are a number of tax planning opportunities that need to be considered before this date.

Landlords can reduce their tax bill by up to £1,500 a year with the Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance. Unless extended in the forthcoming budget, this

This relief will help you to defer capital gains tax (CGT) when you give away chargeable assets or if you sell something subject to CGT

  Why you need a business plan  A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing and

From April, people automatically enrolled into a workplace pension will see their charges capped at 0.75%, unless they have chosen a more expensive option. The

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced recently government-wide support for a new scheme that will become available to thousands of potential tenants. The minister said he

In preparation for the 2017 Revaluation, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is sending out forms to ratepayers from January asking for information about their property

You may feel aggrieved that you were unable to file your return on time for a perfectly valid reason. If you want to appeal against

The local property tax you pay, in England and Wales, will be either Council Tax or Non-domestic (business) Rates depending on the type of property.

In a recent case considered by the courts a company that sold a baby lifting blanket appealed a ruling by HMRC that the supply was