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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Should You Pass on Wealth Now to Avoid Inheritance Tax?
Many wealthy individuals are apparently passing on substantial amounts of their wealth in anticipation of possible
Changes to VAT on Independent School Fees
On 29 July 2024, the Chancellor announced that as of 1 January 2025, all education services and vocational
Planning A Staff Summer Barbeque?
Employers may meet the cost of certain social events for staff without creating a tax liability. This used to be a concession but is now
Taking on Tough Mudder
On the 14th July, The Rawcliffe’s Dirty Dozen, as we affectionately call them, took on the famous Tough Mudder
Proposed Repeal of The Special Tax Treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings
The government has now issued the draft legislation to abolish the special tax treatment of
Use Tax-Free Childcare Account to Pay for Summer Holiday Clubs
Tax-Free Childcare accounts can be used to pay for approved childcare for children aged 11 or under, or 16 if the child
Budget Date Announced
The State Opening of Parliament took place on 17 July and the King’s Speech set out the measures that the government intends to
Beware The 60% Income Tax Trap
It has recently been reported over half a million taxpayers paid a marginal income tax rate of 60% in 2022/23, up by
Base Rate Plateau A Concern for Small Businesses
In the wake of the Bank of England's decision to maintain the base rate at 5.25%, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has
Voluntary Code of Conduct for Directors: Will It Make A Difference?
The new code would be voluntary and is designed to help directors and business leaders build
VAT on the Costs of Selling a Subsidiary
When a holding company sells shares in a subsidiary, the VAT incurred on the professional fees involved would normally be
VAT on Private School Fees – Any Planning?
Many parents have been asking if there is any planning to avoid the 20% increase in private school fees. However, the actual
Reminder: P11D Form Submission Deadline Approaching
As mentioned in the diary of main tax events, form P11D for reporting benefits provided to employees and directors needs to be submitted online by
General Election 2024 – What Are Main Parties Saying About Tax?
Both the Conservative and Labour parties have pledged not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT, although
Report on Companies House Progress Released
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 brought in reforms to Companies House procedures and powers with the first phase applying
Advisory Fuel Rate for Company Cars
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory furl rates from 1 June 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees' private mileage
Government Promise to Cut National Insurance Confirmed
While commenting on the GDP growth and what it indicates about the economy, the Prime Minister again drew attention to
HMRC Official Rate of Interest Remains at 2.25%
HMRC have announced that the official rate of interest will remain at 2.25% for 2024/25, despite the Bank of England Base Rate currently