Business property relief – be aware of the pitfalls
Business property relief (BPR) is one of the more valuable tax reliefs available to business owners because it reduces the value of an estate for
Business property relief (BPR) is one of the more valuable tax reliefs available to business owners because it reduces the value of an estate for
As well as a mechanism for collecting revenue, the tax system is also used to encourage certain behaviours and discourage others. Once example where this
Entitlement to the state pension and certain contributory benefits depends on an individual having paid, or been credited with, sufficient National Insurance contributions. To qualify
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The dividend allowance is available in addition to the personal allowance. It allows all taxpayers regardless of the rate at which they pay tax to
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In a partnership, profits and losses are shared between the partners in accordance with the profit sharing ratio. This may be fixed, for example, three
If you need to file a self-assessment tax return for 2021/22, you must do this online by 31 January 2023 if you want to avoid
The Annual Investment Allowance will now remain at £1 million permanently rather than reverting to £200,000 from 1 April 2023. This change of plan may
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