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UK Tax Rates, Tax Allowances and Tax Bands 2025/26, 2024/25, 2023/24 and 2022/23

The UK financial system features a broad range of tax brackets, allowances and earnings thresholds that apply to both private

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Kieran Burge April 10, 2025

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UK Tax Rates, Tax Allowances and Tax Bands 2025/26, 2024/25, 2023/24 and 2022/23

The UK financial system features a broad range of tax brackets, allowances and earnings thresholds that apply to both private
Spring Statement 2025 – Summary of Key Changes

This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements in the Spring Statement 2025, highlighting areas requiring forward planning. Whether you are a business owner or an individual taxpayer, understanding these changes is crucial for navigating the evolving tax landscape.

VAT on Food and Drink at Cafes – How Does it Work?

Understand how VAT is applied to food and drink at cafes, including navigating the rules for eat-in and takeaway items. Learn the essentials every cafe owner must know to stay compliant.
What is Private Residence Relief and its impact on Capital Gains Tax?

If you are selling a property in the UK that isn’t your primary residence, you will normally be required to
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Limited Company

Keep up to date with the latest news that may affect you or your limited company, including government budget updates and the changes they may bring.

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When to Capitalise Rather Than Expense a Purchase

This article will distinguish between Capitalisation and Expensing, how these two accounting treatments should be implemented, and their financial implications on your business’s financial reporting and corporation tax return.

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A Guide to Directors’ Loan Accounts

This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding Director’s Loan Accounts (DLA’s), taking a close look at the tax implications of overdrawn and credited Director Loan accounts.

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A Guide to Employee Share Schemes

Employee Share Schemes can be essential in keeping your workforce happy and motivated whilst enhancing their overall performance, a critical

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News

Keep up to date with the latest news that may affect you or your limited company, including government budget updates and the changes they may bring.

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Autumn Statement 2023 – Summary of Key Changes Autumn Statement 2022 – Key Points Announced by Chancellor Mini Budget 2022 – Key Points Announced by Chancellor
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Spring Statement 2025 – Summary of Key Changes

This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements in the Spring Statement 2025, highlighting areas requiring forward planning. Whether you are a business owner or an individual taxpayer, understanding these changes is crucial for navigating the evolving tax landscape.

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Autumn Budget 2024 – Summary of Key Changes

The article will provide a comprehensive overview of the UK government’s Autumn Budget 2024, exploring its impact on individuals and businesses.

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General Election 2024: Major UK Parties’ Tax Plans

As the election approaches, it’s important to understand the key tax policies proposed by the major political parties. We’ve summarised the key tax plans from the Conservatives, Green Party, Reform UK, Labour, and Liberal Democrats.

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Payroll

Find out everything you need to know about the various payroll rules for your employees, including how to calculate holiday pay.

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Guidelines for Calculating Your Workers’ Holiday Pay
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Statutory Sick Pay: An Employers Guide

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Statutory Sick Pay, who qualifies for payments, how to make payments, and your obligations as an employer.

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Guidelines for Calculating Your Workers’ Holiday Pay

All staff members are eligible for annual leave. According to the UK Working Time Regulations, your employees are entitled to

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Property

Access resources relating to property-related tax changes and explore our articles outlining updates and changes to rules and guidelines.

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Capital Gains Tax on Residential Property for Non-UK Residents Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) Changes to Buy-to-Let Tax Relief: Mortgage Interest and Wear and Tear Allowance
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A Guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme

This article provides a detailed guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, highlighting the requirements and obligations of all parties involved, including non-resident landlords, letting agents and tenants.

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is an annual tax that the government charges on UK residential properties valued at

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Changes to Buy-to-Let Tax Relief: Mortgage Interest and Wear and Tear Allowance

In his Summer Budget last July, George Osborne announced new restrictions on tax relief for buy-to-let investors that will make

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Small Business

Explore our range of resources for your small business.

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ICO Data Protection Fee – Do I Need to Pay?

We often get asked by clients what is the ICO Data Protection Fee and if they must pay. Given the

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Small Business

Changes to the Taxation of Dividends: Trading as a Sole Trader or a Company

The surprise announcement by George Osborne in his Summer Budget in July was his reform of the taxation of dividends that is scheduled to come into effect from 5 April 2016.

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Tax

Stay on top of tax rules, regulations and key calendar dates to ensure you comply with HMRC, never miss a submission deadline and avoid penalty fees.

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Agricultural Property Relief (APR)

Understand Agricultural Property Relief as a method of Inheritance Tax planning for farmers and rural landowners, the exclusions and allowances, and the upcoming changes to regulations from April 2026.

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Pre-Owned Asset Tax (POAT)

In this article, we explain the origins and purpose of the Pre-Owned Asset Tax and the POAT election and offer practical guidance for individuals reviewing historic gifts or planning future transfers.

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Gift with Reservation of Benefit (GWROB)

Mitigating Inheritance Tax (IHT) through lifetime gifts requires particular care, especially regarding the frequently misunderstood rule: Gifts with Reservation of Benefit (GWROB).

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VAT

Uncover all the facts about VAT for your business, including implications, updates to rules and regulations, and how VAT changes may affect you.

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VAT on Food and Drink at Cafes – How Does it Work?

Understand how VAT is applied to food and drink at cafes, including navigating the rules for eat-in and takeaway items. Learn the essentials every cafe owner must know to stay compliant.

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VAT on International Transactions

As the internet makes it increasingly easy to buy and sell goods and services abroad, overseas transactions are becoming commonplace for many of our small business clients. Here we look at how to deal with these transactions from the perspective of UK VAT.

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Crowdfunding Tax Implications and VAT Treatment

Is My Crowdfunding Campaign Income Taxable? Crowdfunding has become a very common way to finance projects. The UK has experienced

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