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We Will Discuss Why Waiting Could Cost More Than You ThinkThe importance of planning before circumstances – or rules – change. Trusts Beyond the MythsWhy trusts are no longer just for the wealthy. The Forgotten IHT ExemptionHow regular gifts out of income can pass wealth tax-efficiently during your lifetime. Trusts
Your Pension Could Soon Form Part of Your Taxable Estate For many people, a pension has long been seen as more than just a retirement pot. With careful planning, unused pension funds could be passed to children or grandchildren free of inheritance tax. From 6 April 2027, that changes, and
HMRC recovered £6.3bn from 255,000 investigations into individuals and small businesses last year, with the average yield per investigation rising 23% to £24,700. Increasing tax complexity is leaving small businesses exposed, often through no fault of their own. By Phil Kinzett-Evans Press release covered in SME Magazine, Business & Accountancy
Keeping up with tax and regulatory change is no small task. The June 2026 edition of ‘In the know: tax’ brings together the key developments businesses and individuals need to be aware of right now, clearly explained and with practical guidance on next steps. This edition covers a wide range
The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer. VAT will be reduced from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September 2026 for qualifying activities as the government tries to ease pressure on household budgets
Our tenth consecutive Charity and NFP Sector Outlook provides a practical and forward-looking guide to the issues that matter most to charities right now written by our team of charity experts. The 2026/27 charity and not-for-profit sector outlook arrives at a pivotal moment. The finalisation of the new Charities SORP
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are asking businesses to take special care of misleading requests for payment sent by fraudulent organisations. Invoices are being sent to companies that request payment for Companies House and IPO services. They may be posted to a company’s registered office address or
Going concern is one of the most pressing governance challenges facing charities today, with rising costs, volatile donations and uncertain grant funding. What do trustees need to know? By Caroline Webster For many charities, going concern is an ongoing governance issue. Costs continue to rise, donations remain volatile and grant
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in’ provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The provision means that charities can send direct marketing by electronic mail, including emails, texts and direct messages on social media, to people who
Company directors often ask us whether buying a company car through the business is a good idea. And in view of the current feeling towards petrol and diesel cars, now is a good time to consider the benefits of electric vehicles. Benefits to the company of an electric company car