Monthly Archive March 27, 2025

Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement

March 27, 2025 Comments Off on Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement By Joshua Leigh & Co

This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.  

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Time is running out to make personal pension contributions for the 2024/25 tax year

March 26, 2025 Comments Off on Time is running out to make personal pension contributions for the 2024/25 tax year By Joshua Leigh & Co

The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and if you are considering making personal pension contributions, it is important to plan ahead to avoid missing the deadline.

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Major changes to Inheritance Tax from April – How new residence rules and the end of non-dom status could affect your estate

March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Major changes to Inheritance Tax from April – How new residence rules and the end of non-dom status could affect your estate By Joshua Leigh & Co

Major reforms to the UK’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime are on the horizon, with sweeping changes, particularly affecting non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) set to take effect from 6 April 2025.

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Capital Gains Tax clampdown – What HMRC’s surge in investigations means for you

March 20, 2025 Comments Off on Capital Gains Tax clampdown – What HMRC’s surge in investigations means for you By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has intensified its efforts to track down unpaid Capital Gains Tax (CGT), with recent figures showing an increase in compliance activity.

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What are the Inheritance Tax benefits of writing a life insurance policy in trust?

March 19, 2025 Comments Off on What are the Inheritance Tax benefits of writing a life insurance policy in trust? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Inheritance Tax (IHT) remains a concern for many individuals seeking to preserve family wealth across generations.

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How neonatal care leave will affect your payroll and policies

March 18, 2025 Comments Off on How neonatal care leave will affect your payroll and policies By Joshua Leigh & Co

From 6 April 2025, employers will need to accommodate a brand-new statutory entitlement: neonatal care leave and pay.

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Welcome news for thousands as Income Tax reporting threshold set to increase

March 13, 2025 Comments Off on Welcome news for thousands as Income Tax reporting threshold set to increase By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a move to simplify tax compliance and boost the economy, the Government has announced that the Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) reporting threshold will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.

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The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges

March 12, 2025 Comments Off on The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges By Joshua Leigh & Co

Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.  

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Road tax changes for electric vehicles – How to secure an extra 12 months tax-free

March 11, 2025 Comments Off on Road tax changes for electric vehicles – How to secure an extra 12 months tax-free By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you own an electric or low-emission vehicle, you have likely enjoyed the benefit of paying zero road tax.

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Could a Family Investment Company help you manage tax and protect wealth?

March 6, 2025 Comments Off on Could a Family Investment Company help you manage tax and protect wealth? By Joshua Leigh & Co

For individuals and business owners looking to preserve wealth for future generations while maintaining control over their assets, Family Investment Companies (FICs) are an alternative option to trusts.

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