August 2024 - Page 4 of 4

05 Aug 24

Road fuel costs still too high

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the

05 Aug 24

Living Wage rates to be overhauled

In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC). This will, for the first time, ensure the

01 Aug 24

First interest rates cut in over four years

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 1 August and in a very close 5-4 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 5%. The 4 remaining

01 Aug 24

Using the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme

The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is available to most businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1.35 million. Key benefits of the scheme include the obligation to file just one

01 Aug 24

Sharing your home with tenants

If you have tenants in your home there can be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) consequences. Generally, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property used as the main family residence,

01 Aug 24

Review your State Pension estimate

You can access the Check Your State Pension forecast service on GOV.UK via this link: https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension. This digital service is provided jointly by HM Revenue

01 Aug 24

What qualifies for IHT Business Relief

There are several types of reliefs from Inheritance Tax (IHT), one of which is IHT Business Relief. This can be a significant tax benefit for those with business interests,

01 Aug 24

HMRC launches VAT registration tool

A new digital VAT registration tool has been launched by HMRC that can be used to help businesses work out the effects of registering for VAT. The launch of the tool known as the

01 Aug 24

Government to deal with £22bn “black hole” in finances

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her widely anticipated House of Commons statement on 29 July 2024. The Chancellor asserted that the new government has

Month: August 2024

Road fuel costs still too high

Living Wage rates to be overhauled

First interest rates cut in over four years

Using the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme

Sharing your home with tenants

Review your State Pension estimate

What qualifies for IHT Business Relief

HMRC launches VAT registration tool

Government to deal with £22bn “black hole” in finances

What is a PSC?

Trade Mark protection

Higher rates of SDLT on residential property

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