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Inheritance tax (IHT) – changes from April 2025

From 6th April 2025, the inheritance tax regime (IHT) in the UK will move to a residency based system. Prior to this, IHT was linked to a person’s ‘domicile’ status. This allowed long term UK residents who were non-UK domiciled to protect foreign assets from UK IHT. By Tom Annat

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EOT advisor

What are the qualifying conditions for an EOT?

At the core of the EOT’s framework is the principle of employee benefit. For a trust to qualify as an EOT, it must operate for the benefit of all employees on an equal basis. This does not mean that every employee must receive the same financial benefit, but rather that

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esg reporting accountant

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ESG Reporting

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has rapidly become a vital element of corporate strategy and transparency. Beyond being a regulatory requirement for certain organisations, it plays a key role in shaping investor decisions, driving sustainability, and enhancing brand reputation. Yet, despite its growing importance, there are several lesser-known aspects

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Tax card – the latest rates

Download our handy tax card which shows the latest tax rates for the taxes we are asked most about. This summary contains the key tax rates and allowances for the 2024/25 tax year, as applicable to persons resident and permanently settled in the UK. It is not an exhaustive list

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ESG accountant for SME

The Power of ESG for SMEs: Unlocking Growth and Building Trust

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is becoming increasingly important for small and medium sized businesses. SMEs that adopt ESG principles can gain a competitive edge, attract investors, and strengthen their brand reputation. With increasing regulatory focus and consumer demand for responsible business practices, now is the time for SMEs

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Salary vs dividends: The best way to extract profit in 2025/26

If you trade as a limited company, then you will likely know that balancing salary and dividends is key to extracting profit from your company in the most tax-efficient way. Both methods have distinct implications. and the right mix will depend on your specific circumstances. The Autumn Budget, with its

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Christmas Jumpers and Festive Fun-draising

Last week, our teams from Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Hungerford turned up the festive cheer – and the knitwear – by donning their most wonderfully woolly Christmas jumpers in the name of charity. From classic reindeer designs to jumpers that jingled (quite literally), our offices fully embraced the season’s spirit

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