Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to benefit the buyer. This relief allows any gain on the
In the UK, certain business sectors are required to register with a regulatory body, such as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) purposes. These sectors include: Money Service Businesses (MSBs): This includes currency
Negative equity occurs when the value of an asset, typically a property, falls below the outstanding balance on the loan or mortgage secured against it. In other words, the amount owed on the mortgage is greater than the current market value of the
One of the key changes introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) was the introduction of new rules for registered office addresses. The ECCTA introduced new statutory objectives for the Registrar of Companies
Changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) came into effect on 6 April 2024. The income threshold at which HICBC starts to be charged increased to £60,000 (from £50,000). The charge is calculated at 1% of the full Child Benefit award
The Corporation Tax Main Rate applies to companies with profits exceeding £250,000 and is currently set at 25%. For companies with profits up to £50,000, a Small Profit Rate (SPR) of 19% is applicable. At present, there are no indications that
The VAT penalty regime that applies to the late submission and / or late payments of VAT returns changed for VAT return periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. Under the new regime, there are separate penalties for late VAT returns and late
There are many tax reliefs available to married couples or civil partners. In many cases, these reliefs are only available if the couple / civil partners meet the legal definition of living together. This definition of ‘living together’ is set out
Tips received at work do not count towards your earning for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage. However, you are still required to pay Income Tax on these tips and may also need to pay National Insurance. The person who is responsible for
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary convened a meeting with trade unions and business leaders in a
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