Tax considerations for gifting to grandchildren in the UK
For many individuals in the UK, gifting to grandchildren can be a great way to reduce their tax burden. But before entering into any gifting arrangement, it is important to understand the various tax considerations that come with it. In
Should I take a salary or dividends as a small business owner?
If you own a small business and are also a shareholder director, you may be wondering whether to take a salary or dividends. When it comes to paying yourself, there are both advantages and disadvantages to each option, including potential
Understanding and improving your balance sheet
Keeping on top of your business’s financial health is critical to its success. A great place to start is by understanding what a balance sheet is and what it can tell you about the health of your business. Let’s look
A new VAT penalty system is now in effect
A major overhaul of VAT penalties came into effect on 1 January 2023. This new approach changes how penalties are applied, as well as how interest is calculated and paid. In this article, we’ll break down what you need to
Be prepared for changes to Capital Gains Tax thresholds
The exemption for paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is changing. The CGT annual exemption will fall from £12,300 to £6,000 from April 2023, before being cut in half again to £3,000 from April 2024. CGT is what you pay on
Companies House goes fully digital
Companies House has gone fully digital after the announcement of the closure of its office in London and all filing being transferred online. It has also permanently shut the public counters in Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh. Online services will be
R&D relief slashed – Time to plan
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of changes to the UK research and development (R&D) tax credit regime, including a cut to the deduction and credit rates for the SME scheme. The R&D SME scheme enhanced deduction rate
What is the ultimate goal of your business?
Planning for the future is essential when running a business and, ideally, you should have a perspective of where you want to be in three to five years. Goals or targets provide a sense of direction, focus, and motivation. But how
Income tax thresholds freeze – What it means for you
Millions of new taxpayers will be created by the extended freeze on the income tax thresholds. In the Autumn Statement, the Government froze the thresholds until 2028 – two additional years on its original plans. The income
Autumn Statement 2022
Autumn Statement 2022 – Summary The message from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the days before he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver the Autumn Statement was clear; he would be outlining billions of
