
Your overseas assets, income and gains
Recently, some taxpayers have been receiving letters from HMRC suggesting they have received overseas income or gains that they ‘may’ need to pay UK tax on.

Understanding Inheritance Tax
As part of the Autumn Statement 2022, the government is freezing Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds for an extra 2 years, until April 2028. This means that you could risk losing up to 40% of your estate.

NHS Pension Retirement Flexibilities
In recent correspondence to members, the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) has set out details of proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme, aimed at introducing additional flexibility for members at retirement

The 4% rule: How much should I spend in retirement?
When planning for retirement, it is all about trying to set aside sufficient funds to use in retirement whilst still leaving sufficient funds available to pay for everyday life and specific events that could occur. The 4% rule is a simple way to help you to manage your accumulated pension funds.

Upper Tribunal decision on VAT rates for confectionery
WM Morrisons Supermarkets PLC (Morrisons), recently appealed the first-tier tribunal decision in relation to the VAT treatment of Nakd bars and Organix bars.

Community Interest Companies (CIC) Explained
Covid has led to many entrepreneurs seeking to focus their efforts on a social purpose. Community Interest Companies are a great vehicle for them to do just that says Charity specialist Kyle Smith.

UK businesses anticipate growth in exports
A significant number of UK businesses that trade internationally expect to see an increase in their exports over the coming year, according to an Institute of Directors (IoD) survey.

Research and Development Tax Credits update from the Autumn Statement
For UK start-ups and small enterprises, the Chancellor significantly reduced R&D Tax Credits in his Autumn Statement.