Minimising inheritance tax
A guide to changes to the inheritance tax nil-rate band and strategies to reduce your liability. We all like to think that our nearest and… Read More »Minimising inheritance tax
Jack Ross
Self-assessment: an introduction
The what, when, how and why of completing your self-assessment tax return. At the end of the year, most people have other things on their… Read More »Self-assessment: an introduction
The Buy-to-Let Assault
In his recent autumn statement, George Osbourne has left us under no illusion of the Government’s commitment to making us all use digital accounts to… Read More »The Buy-to-Let Assault
Stress-related absences increase
Stress-related absences from work are increasing, a survey by the CIPD has found. Of the 600 employers surveyed, 41% reported an increase in stress-related absence.… Read More »Stress-related absences increase
UK R&D spending lowest in the G8
The government spends around 0.49% of GDP on funding research and development (R&D), prompting business groups to call for an increase to help increase growth.… Read More »UK R&D spending lowest in the G8
Workplace productivity remains a puzzle
Trust and flexibility in the workplace are the key components in creating a workforce that tends to work longer hours and be more productive, according… Read More »Workplace productivity remains a puzzle
Private sector businesses hit record number
The number of private sector businesses has reached a new record of 5.4 million, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced. There are… Read More »Private sector businesses hit record number
Choosing an employee share scheme
The number of businesses that offer employee share schemes has doubled since 2000, according to HMRC. Giving employees the chance to invest in their company… Read More »Choosing an employee share scheme
Property and tax
A guide to tax when buying, renting out and selling property. When the Chancellor George Osborne announced that he was curbing tax breaks for landlords… Read More »Property and tax
Christmas and Tax – the financial festivities
This year we left organising our Christmas party late, and after we finally booked the venue, I started to think about Christmas gifts, parties for… Read More »Christmas and Tax – the financial festivities