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Posts by Paige Collins

How to Navigate the £500 Trust Income Exemption

The introduction of a £500 income exemption on 6 April 2024 has impacted many trusts. It comes with various complications, especially as income within the £500 exemption will still be taxable in the hands of beneficiaries. The exemption is on an all-or-nothing basis. A trust with an income of £501...

Britain’s State Pension Crisis At An All Time High

The demographic time bomb facing Britain's state pension system is about to explode. As the...

Companies House Reform Brings Tougher Company Checks

On March 4th, Companies House introduced wide-ranging reforms – subject to new legislation being in...

Another Lesson Learned in Equal Pay

Having already paid out over £1 billion in claims, and now facing claims for further...

Making Tax Digital Small Business Review

The outcome from the Making Tax Digital (MTD) small business review is that MTD for income tax self-assessment (ITSA) will...
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Business Rates Relief: Extensions and Cuts

November’s Autumn Statement included a package of measures to help alleviate the burden of business rates in England and on...
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ISA Reforms From April

Changes to individual savings account (ISA) rules coming into effect from 6th April 2024 will make ISAs more user-friendly. Most...
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The National Insurance Tax Cut

For employees, the national insurance cut announced in the Autumn Statement took effect on 6 January.  For many years, successive...
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Updated tax guidance for electric company car charging

HMRC has updated its guidance to clarify that there is no taxable benefit when an employer reimburses employees who charge...
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The Decline of Trusts

The number of trusts filing self-assessment tax returns for 2021/22 was 37% lower than for 2003/04. The decline comes as...
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