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The march of the higher rate taxpayer

3rd May 2024

New calculations issued alongside the Spring Budget show just how higher rate taxpaying status is becoming ever more common.

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Buy-to-let owners selling up

3rd May 2024

While the higher rate of capital gains tax (CGT) on residential property disposals has dropped by 4%, from 28% to 24%, from 6 April 2024, the vast majority of landlords who sell up are facing a higher CGT bill when compared to two years ago.

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How to navigate the £500 trust income exemption

11th March 2024

The introduction of a £500 income exemption from 6 April 2024 will impact many trusts. It comes with various complications, especially as income within the £500 exemption will still be taxable in the hands of beneficiaries.

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HMRC ramps up its checks

11th March 2024

There’s no respite for HMRC with inheritance tax (IHT) accounts, undeclared dividend income and gains from share disposals to scrutinise.

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