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The quantity of property valuations disputed by HMRC has increased by over 20% in the last year. This is not surprising considering that stagnant inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds and rising property prices have led more individuals to fall within the IHT bracket.
More than 580,000 traders were penalised for late payment of VAT last year, representing a quarter of businesses registered for VAT. A sure sign that the tougher penalty regime introduced in 2023 is hitting cash-strapped businesses.
The total tax revenue collected by HMRC for the fiscal year 2025/26 saw an increase of 9.3% in comparison to the previous year. This rise is not unexpected, considering the increase in capital gains tax (CGT) rates and the employer national insurance contributions (NICs).
There are no financial restrictions on the worth of bicycles that can be offered to employees under the cycle-to-work scheme.
Bricks and mortar are not always a sure-fire winner. From January 2016 to January 2026, did house prices grow faster than inflation?
The normal expenditure out of income exemption enables individuals to give gifts during their lifetime that are instantly free from inheritance tax (IHT)—eliminating the typical seven-year wait.
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