Do you know what your Personal Savings Allowance is? While most taxpayers in the UK will know the thresholds for Income Tax, a worrying few know the way in which personal savings can be subject to tax. With ISAs set … Continue reading
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Salary sacrifice cap and the squeezed middle
The £2,000 cap on National Insurance (NI) free salary sacrifice pension contributions was sold as a tax on high earners but, if you look closer, the opposite is true. In fact, the people most exposed are middle-income savers and the … Continue reading
Government summer savings spree adds complexity to VAT for hospitality and tourism
When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary cut in VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions and children’s dining over the summer holidays, the hospitality and leisure sectors broadly welcomed it. The scheme runs from 25 … Continue reading
Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds. Whilst many people focus on their savings, properties and investments, the items you own, commonly referred to as personal chattels, … Continue reading
HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC’s approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the first time since 2011 in a speech to the House of Commons in May. This news comes as a surprise … Continue reading

