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The trivial benefits in kind (BiK) exemption applies to small non-cash benefits like a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers given occasionally

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Most gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to Inheritance Tax at the time of the gift. There’s usually no Inheritance Tax

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There is usually no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to be paid when you sell your main family residence (referred to by HMRC as private

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As part of its “Plan for Jobs”, the government has now announced that, from 1 June 2021, employers of all sizes in England can

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Limited Companies

If your business goes through a tough period, it may be time to pivot your strategy. Necessity is the mother of all invention. Many

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Individuals

A thought-provoking question that has been asked by one of our readers is whether professional gambling is a trade or not. The answer to this question might surprise you. According to HMRC and reinforced by a number of court cases is the answer that

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IndividualsSole Traders & Partnerships

6th April marks the start of the new tax year for us in the UK. But have you ever wondered why we picked such

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You can now find the key tax rates and allowances which will be affect our business and personal lives in 2021/22 – just click

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Event Summary At our well-attended online catch-up on 28/01/2021 the Burton Sweet Charities and Civil Society Team shared some key considerations for charities in

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Limited CompaniesSole Traders & Partnerships

It is well over a month since the implementation of a full border between the UK and the EU. Because of the pandemic, trade

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Limited CompaniesSole Traders & Partnerships

INTRODUCTION New VAT rules are due to come into effect from March 2021 which will impact on accounting for VAT for transactions in the

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Individuals

When total deductions due for company benefits, state pension, or tax owed from previous years exceed an employee’s personal allowance.

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