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December 2024

What does increasing employer National Insurance mean? | The Likely Effects of Employers’ NIC Increases in 2025

In our last blog on this matter, we discussed the announcement of the changes in NIC Rates for employers coming into place on the 5th of April 2025. Here we are breaking down all the potential effects the changes made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Labour Party might have on your business in the long term.

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Capital Gains tax for investors relief | What is CGT Investors’ Relief?

The rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for Investors’ Relief will rise from 10% to 14% for disposals made on or after 6 April 2025. It will then increase further to 18% for disposals made on or after 6 April 2026.

Mike Wakeford
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When do I need to register for VAT? | How to prepare for registering for VAT HMRC

When approaching the VAT registration threshold there are important matters to consider. The VAT registration threshold is the point at which businesses must register for VAT with HMRC.  

Mike Wakeford
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How does the 7-year Rule inheritance tax work? | How is the 7-Year Rule Calculated?

Inheritance tax (IHT) is a  tax on the estate (the property, money and precessions) of a person who dies. There is normally no inheritance tax to pay due to the current rules. Estates less than the value of £325,000 are not liable to pay any IHT on the transfer of assets on death. This allowance can be increased in certain circumstances. 

Mike Wakeford
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