Statistics published by HMRC in August 2022 revealed that in the 2021/22 tax year, 129,000 taxpayers reported residential property disposal using HMRC’s online service, filing 137,000 returns in respect of 141,000 disposal and paying £1.7 billion in tax. However, an estimated 26,500 returns (20%) were filed late, suggesting some ignorance around the rules and the […]

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many employees are looking to save money. One option is to cut the cost of the commute by cycling to work. There can be tax benefits for this too. Exemption for employer-provided cycles Employees can enjoy the use of employer-provided cycles and cyclists’ safety equipment without having to pay tax

Inheritance tax is often described as a voluntary tax. While most of us do not know in advance when we are going to die, there are steps that you can take to reduce the amount of inheritance tax on your estate. Here are five suggestions. Leave everything to your spouse or civil partner The inter-spouse

If you are an employer, it is beneficial for both you and your employees if your workforce is healthy. Consequently, you may want to offer benefits to help employees spot any issues early and get back to full health. While the provision of private medical insurance (other than for employees working overseas) is a taxable