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Landlord Tax Services: How to Simplify Your Property Finances

Managing landlord tax is becoming more complex, with new reporting rules and increasing tax. Landlord tax services can simplify property finances, improve record keeping, and support smarter tax planning. Helping landlords stay compliant, prepare for Making Tax Digital, and manage their properties with confidence.

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2025 Budget: Key Tax Changes Explained

A clear overview of the 2025 Budget, including changes to income tax, dividends, savings, pensions, property income and reporting rules.

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Autumn Budget 2025: What Contractors, the Self-Employed and Small Companies Should Watch

Autumn Budget 2025 guidance for contractors, self-employed and small companies: key facts, predictions and how to prepare for changes.

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Companies House Identity Verification: Key Changes Ahead

From 2025, Companies House will require all company directors, PSCs, and those filing on behalf of companies to complete identity verification. These ID verification checks will be phased in from autumn 2025, with the aim of reducing fraud and improving the accuracy of the public register.

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Spring Statement 2025: Announcements and Tax Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025 focused on economic updates rather than major tax changes. Key announcements included increased defence spending, welfare budget cuts, and updates on the crackdown on tax avoidance. From April 2025 changes announced previously be the Labour Government will also take effect such as Employer NICs and Capital Gains Tax changes.

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Autumn Budget 2024: Key points for businesses and contractors

The Autumn Budget 2024 introduces increased employer NICs, CGT rate hikes, and Stamp Duty surcharges, impacting small businesses, contractors, and property investors. With expanded Employment Allowance and a commitment to digital tax compliance, these changes aim to boost public funding while posing new financial considerations for UK businesses and investors.

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Predictions for the October Budget 2024

The October 2024 Budget, Labour’s first, may include significant changes such as raising Capital Gains Tax, adjusting Business Asset Disposal Relief, increasing Inheritance Tax rates, and altering pension tax relief. These measures aim to address the budget deficit while avoiding increases in working taxes, reflecting Labour’s fiscal priorities.

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Implications of VAT on private school fees

The upcoming VAT on private school fees, set to start in January 2025, will increase costs for families and could lead to shifts in school enrollment. This change is part of a broader effort to raise revenue and promote educational equality. The impact on private schools, state education, and financial aid remains a key point of discussion as the details of the legislation continue to unfold.

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The King’s Speech 2024

The 2024 King’s Speech outlined the Labour government’s plans under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on economic stability, clean energy, public health, and border security. Key measures include VAT on private school fees, nationalisation of railways and energy, and new housing and immigration policies, introducing 40 new bills.

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General Election tax policies

General election tax policies: What to expect

We have summarised the general election tax policies that parties have outlined in their campaigns so you can look out for potential changes.

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The 2024 UK Budget: Key Points

The 2024 UK Budget was announced on Wednesday, 6th March by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. It outlines the government’s spending plans, UK tax policies, and economic goals for the coming year as well as introducing changes to existing legislation. In this blog, we will discuss the key points from the 2024 Budget.

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