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Over-55s failing to check IHT implications
Despite many believing their estates will exceed the threshold, nearly a third of over-55s are yet to check how Inheritance Tax (IHT) could impact them. Research conducted by…
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Was the stamp duty holiday worthwhile?
140,000 “extra” transactions have been generated in the UK from the stamp duty holiday, but who really benefits? According to a report from the London School of Economics…
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Succession planning: no time like the present
With recent reviews into Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax now complete, could this be the time for family businesses to review their approach to succession planning? If…
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1.8 million properties pushed into higher land tax bracket
Due to frenzied market activity in the last 12 months, driven partly by the stamp duty holiday, nearly two million UK houses are now in the higher stamp…
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The tax impact of a divorce
The legalities surrounding divorce will soon be subject to modernisation, with an era of ‘no-fault divorce’ set to begin in Spring 2022. The related tax issues are likely…
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Is IHT en route for major reform?
With a sense that inheritance tax (IHT) reform is overdue, combined with a need to raise funds to alleviate the costs of the pandemic, plans for significant changes…
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Five recent rule changes that could impact landlords
Whether you’re planning to start out in property or an existing landlord, keeping up to date with rule changes around property transactions is imperative. Here’s five rules impacted…
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Avoiding the tax traps of residential property ownership
There are multiple tax implications and ‘traps’ when owning property within the UK, here’s a few areas to look out for. Gifting property Any property gifted is subject…
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Do you need to think about inheritance tax?
The effects of the pandemic and rising property prices could mean a growing number of families need to consider inheritance tax (IHT). Whilst IHT is still only paid…