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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings – What is it?
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (‘ATED’) is a charge due on a dwelling owned by a company, partnerships with at least one corporate member, or an investment scheme....
Furnished Holiday Lets: Critical Tax Changes from April 2025
Major changes to furnished holiday let tax rules will come into effect from April 2025. These furnished holiday let changes will remove the special status that such...
Maximising Your Pension Contributions: Essential Guide for Tax Year 2024-25
Optimising your pension contributions is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement. Making the most of available pension contribution allowances can...
Capital Gains Tax: Essential Changes for 2024-25 and Beyond
The landscape of capital gains tax changes has evolved significantly over recent months. These capital gains tax changes have major implications for property...
Changes to the Tax Rules for Non-Domiciles
Understanding Domicile and Its Tax Implications The UK tax system has long allowed individuals to be taxed differently depending on their domicile status. This has...
Understanding Enterprise Investment Scheme Relief (EIS)
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) relief was introduced to encourage investment in smaller, private British businesses. To support this, several tax incentives are...
Late Payment Interest: What You Need to Know
The Government announced in the Budget that late payment interest charges will increase from 6th April 2025. Currently, HMRC applies an interest charge of 2.5% above...
Farming-focused strategies for agricultural IHT relief
Changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules coming into effect in April 2026 could have significant implications for farming families. The government plans to cap the...
Avoid Missing the Tax Return Deadline: Key Information You Need
As the 2023/24 tax return deadline of 31 January 2025 approaches, it’s crucial to act promptly to avoid penalties. Whether you’re filing a personal, partnership, or...
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