Hayden Bailey, private client partner at Boodle Hatfield considers some of the pros and cons of individuals paying themselves dividends from their company, as well as the risks involved
In this month’s tax receipts, inheritance tax (IHT) has increased by £700m with HMRC collecting a total of £3.1bn in six months compared with £2.4bn for the same period last year
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on the government to set out how it plans to use the tax system to help meet its net zero ambitions
A raft of tax changes is due to come into effect before the end of the year in Spain including a wealth tax, increases to income tax and property tax revisions. Claudio Rodríguez Vera, international tax barrister at Del Canto Chambers unpicks the plans and considers visa options
Inheritance tax remains an area of concern for 40% of people, who say they are concerned about paying the death tax, while the majority (70%) are doing nothing to reduce a potential bill
As inheritance tax take increases by a third, it is time to think about more efficient wealth and tax planning, and practical solutions to protect your wealth, explain Simon Dawson, chief commercial officer, Legacy Release, and Imogen Lea, tax and trust consultant, Wilsons Solicitors LLP
Changes to the licensing rules for taxi drivers will add a requirement to check their tax compliance before issuing new licenses in a bid to tackle tax evasion from 2022
Salaries are rising at the fastest rate in 24 years, but wage inflation could lead to millions being less well-off as tax burden grows, warns Blick Rothenberg
Chancellor Rishi Sunak could introduce cuts worth £2bn for government departments tasked with meeting the Tories’ flagship ‘levelling up’ agenda despite the biggest tax rise in a generation
HMRC is reminding taxpayers to check that they have the correct information in order to complete their paper self assessment tax returns by the month end deadline
Holders of cryptoassets need to be aware of the tax implications, whether they are trading or mining. Thomas Cattee, head of white-collar crime, and Tim Crook, head of tax, at Gherson Solicitors examines the latest HMRC guidance
