Home buyers pay less stamp duty
When buying a residential property in England or Northern Ireland you must pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT) if the purchase price exceeds a minimum threshold set at £125,000 since 2006. In September’s mini-Budget the then Chancellor announced that the entry threshold for SDLT payable…
Dividend Tax
Dividends are taxed at much lower rates than other forms of income and they are not subject to national insurance contributions (NIC). The Chancellor has decided to cut the dividend allowance to £1,000. This can make taking income from your own company in the form…
Corporation Tax Up
When the current Prime Minister was Chancellor he announced an increase in the main rate of corporation tax to 25% to apply to profits above £250,000 from 1 April 2023. We can help you decide whether the IR35 rules apply to your contracts. Under the…
Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax
Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year. This exemption will be reduced to £6,000 for the tax year 2023-24. This exemption…
5 ‘resolutions’ to help your small business finances in the new tax year
While cutting down on chocolate or hitting the gym are the classic resolutions for January 1st, have you thought about changes you’re going to make for the new tax year on the 6thof April? The new tax year is just around the corner, so it’s…
IR 35 explained: what contractors need to know
Fancy losing about 20% of your income and paying up to six years’ worth of back taxes? Thought not. However, if you’re working as a contractor but are deemed to be flaunting the IR 35 tax avoidance rules, you could be subject to a long…