Last week, Philip Hammond presented his first Autumn Statement to parliament. In some respects, it was a bit of a damp squid as there were no stand-out revelations. However, there were a few tax changes that are worthy of note: Pension pot reinvestment The over…
Month: November 2016
Autumn Statement wish lists
Organisations across the UK have been publicising their wish lists for Philip Hammond’s first autumn statement later this week. Amongst tax practitioners there seems to be a preference for increases in the Inheritance Tax threshold and the merger of income tax and National Insurance. Northern…
Buy to let lenders subject to new regulation
Just when it looked as if things couldn’t get any worse for prospective buy-to-let investors – in particular the gradual withdrawal of higher rate tax relief for finance charges – the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) will be granted new powers by the…
The season to be merry
If you are involved in planning the staff Christmas party for your firm don’t forget to consider the income tax consequences. Here’s a short reminder of the points you should add to your check list. The cost of an annual staff party or similar function…