Tax

A detailed guide to the residence nil-rate band for inheritance tax. The rise in property prices throughout the UK means that even those with modest… Read More »Inheritance tax and the residence nil-rate band

A guide to rewarding your staff and the tax treatment of employee benefits. Many of us do not really think about the commitment that employees… Read More »Employee benefits and rewarding staff

Businesses paid £44.4 billion in corporation tax in 2015/16, according to figures from HMRC. This is an increase of 3% from the £43 billion collected… Read More »Businesses pay £44 billion in corporation tax

How gifts can reduce your liability for inheritance tax. Inheritance tax (IHT) at 40% is due on the portion of a person’s estate that exceeds… Read More »Gifts and inheritance tax

A guide to reducing an individual’s tax liability. The overriding aim of all personal tax planning is to legally reduce the amount of tax paid… Read More »Personal tax planning

What’s the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself in 2016/17? Owner-managers and contractors often pay themselves in a combination of salaries, bonuses and dividends. A… Read More »Salary or dividend?

With 5 April fast approaching we consider some of the ways you might act now to reduce your current year’s tax liability. Contact us now… Read More »Year-End Tax Guide 2015/16

HMRC has launched a digital accounts system for businesses and individual taxpayers. The new system will allow people to see their tax details and make… Read More »Digital tax accounts to replace annual tax return