The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and…
For small businesses and growing companies alike, one of the most reliable sources of funding is often the…
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Taxation of entertainment expenses
Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules. Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and…
Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If…
Shared home ownership
Shared home ownership offers a more accessible route to owning a home for those who cannot afford the…
New self-assessment services announced by HMRC
New digital services have been launched that aim to make filing and managing tax returns quicker and less…
Found objects and Capital Gains Tax
Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated…
Estate valuation for IHT purposes
Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate's value to see if Inheritance Tax applies. This includes valuing the…
Choosing a Business Rates Agency
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and monitor business rates…
Red tape eased for new cafes and bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are about to get a serious boost. The Government has unveiled…
IHT Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits changes
It was confirmed with the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025–26 that measures first announced in the…
IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed
Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural Property reliefs are…
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead. Whether…
