Buy-to-let tax changes bite with rising interest rates
Changes to buy-to-let tax rules that took effect in the 2020/21 tax year could soon inflict financial pain on investors as interest rates rise.
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Company cars: heading downhill fast?
Recent data suggests the popularity of the company car continues to fall, but tax cuts on zero-emission cars have prompted renewed interest. Despite the proposed perks, be sure to check that you’ll be better off.
The Autumn Budget – taxed and spent
The first Autumn Budget in three years – and the Chancellor’s third in less than 20 months – featured no significant increases in tax, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your year-end tax planning.
Prepare for the new tax year
Now is the time to start planning ahead for the 2021/22 tax year.
Company cars – rolling downhill?
The traditional popularity of the company car perk wanes with 30,000 fewer vehicles on UK roads.
Who pays capital gains tax?
Do you know how many people pay CGT in the UK? HMRC has released some revealing research.
A new season, a new Budget
As speculation about tax changes in the next Budget grows, it’s worth reviewing whether some plans should be brought forward.
The inheritance tax dog that didn’t bark…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak made no change to inheritance tax in the March Budget, despite expectations, leaving certain estate planning measures still open. Review your IHT planning in case the Autumn Budget brings in the anticipated changes.
A change to the annual allowance taper
The thresholds for taper relief on pensions taxation have been increased, although highest earners face some negative changes. Now is a good time to review and potentially increase your pension contributions.
New prime minister, new tax policies
Boris Johnson took office towards the end of last month with a list of tax proposals in hand. But at what cost?