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Every day brings news of changes to tax law or government policy, or the emergence of facts and figures with implications for British businesses and individuals. Our daily news feed helps our clients keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s going on, with comment and insight from industry figures, government officials and trade bodies.
Most people do nothing to reduce potential IHT bill
40% of consumers concerned about IHT bills.Sunak considers VAT cut on household energy bills
Cut would deliver ‘Brexit dividend’ but ignore other commitments.MTD will cost SMEs £25bn, says FSB
SME organisation calls for MTD reforms.Economy inches towards recovery in August
Economy grows by 0.4% in August after -0.1% slump in July.IFS: Chancellor may lower spending plans in the Autumn Budget
Spending may be cut to achieve the Chancellor's budget surplus.Trusts and using them to mitigate against inheritance tax
Many overlook the role of complex trusts when it comes to inheritance tax planning.Was the stamp duty land tax holiday a success or failure?
Pre-pandemic stamp duty land tax rates are back in place until at least 31 March 2022.International community strikes global tax deal
Countries worldwide agree to minimum corporation tax rate of 15%.HMRC ‘cannot tell’ number of MPAA breaches
Pensions firm calls for better data on £4,000 limit.Treasury considers recovery loan scheme extension
The renewed scheme could become less generous to firms.
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