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Stamp Duty thresholds to fall to previous levels from April 1

Anyone buying a property from April 1, 2025, will face higher levels of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England and Northern Ireland as the Stamp Duty thresholds fall back to their previous levels. The current higher threshold of £250,000 before people start to pay SDLT...

Cash Flow Management: A Modern Approach for Small Businesses

Effective cash flow management is crucial for the survival and growth of small businesses. It directly influences a business's ability to meet its financial obligations, make informed decisions, and grow sustainably. Managing cash flow involves tracking the inflows...

Divorces rise in January, here’s how to make it less painful

It’s a sad fact that more people choose to divorce in January than any other month. Many families will realise over Christmas due to the extra time they spend together that they are no longer the happy family they once were. Plus, many of us have a desire to change...

Mastering Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Your Guide to Stress-Free Tax Reporting

A significant tax change is coming for 4.2 million self-assessment taxpayers, affecting how you share your income figures with HMRC - yet many people are unprepared for the new rules. Ready or not, the way we manage taxes in the UK is changing, and Making Tax Digital...

HMRC’s new Basis Period Reform could bring higher tax bills this January

A change in the way HMRC is calculating when tax is due to be paid on profits arising for the self-employed or members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) mean they could be facing higher bills in January than they are expecting. The new Basis Period Reform,...

Mixed-use property with stables pays less SDLT

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the tax payable on most property purchases within the UK, and the figures for who needs to pay what are set out very clearly by HMRC. But there are times when specific allowances can be made that reduce the amount of SDLT due, and...