by Ali Miah | 4 Aug 2023 | Articles, Tax Planning
There are rumours circulating in the press of the possible abolition of #inheritance #tax (IHT) in a bid by the Government to secure the support of wavering Conservative voters. This may cause some individuals to delay #IHT planning, but remember these are just rumours, and it may not actually happen.
by Ali Miah | 17 Apr 2023 | Inheritance Tax, Personal tax, Personal tax planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Trusts and executorships, Wills and Probate
Managing inheritance tax Like many other taxes, inheritance tax (or IHT) allowances have been frozen. This sounds generous of the chancellor at a time when the government is strapped for cash. But it actually means that we are paying more. Data from HMRC has revealed...
by Ali Miah | 11 Apr 2023 | Business Tax, Corporation tax, Tax Planning
NUDGE” LETTERS FROM HMRC ABOUT R&D CLAIMS Following on from the alleged abuse of the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief schemes, particularly the SME tax credit scheme, HMRC have issued “nudge” letters to the directors of over 2,000 claimant companies...
by Ali Miah | 17 Jun 2018 | Brexit, Estate planning, Inheritance Tax, Tax Planning, The economy, Trusts and executorships, Wills and Probate
Trusts have a reputation for being linked to unfair tax avoidance, but they can play a legitimate role in #estate and #inheritance #tax #planning. They can be especially worthwhile for business owners. Could a simple trust help preserve more of your estate for your family?
by Ali Miah | 7 Aug 2017 | Business Tax, Corporate tax planning, Corporation tax, Personal tax, Personal tax planning, Tax Planning
Working parents can start applying for two new Government childcare schemes launching this year – Tax-Free Childcare which begins immediately and 30 hours free childcare which starts in September.
by Ali Miah | 2 Aug 2017 | Business Tax, Corporate tax planning, Personal tax planning, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning
A scheme using Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) as a means of remunerating directors and staff has been defeated by HMRC in a recent Supreme Court case.