Archive for Year: 2023

Exempt transfers between siblings

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is levied on a person’s estate when they die and can also be payable during a person’s lifetime on certain trusts and gifts. The current IHT nil rate band is £325,000 per person,

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Tax Diary February/March 2023

1 February 2023 - Due date for corporation tax payable for the year ended 30 April 2022. 19 February 2023 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 February 2023. (If you pay your tax

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A definition of trusts

HMRC’s internal manuals states that the word `trust’ describes a relationship between certain persons which is recognised by the law; concerned with particular property; and enforceable by

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When you must register for VAT

The taxable turnover threshold, that determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT, is currently £85,000. The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses can apply for

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Which way to turn

Inflation and recession are cruel task-masters. If you provide goods or services that can be readily sourced from alternative suppliers, and at a lower cost, trying to beef-up your sales prices will

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