Personal tax

Concise information on a variety of topics relevant to an individual.

Venture Capital Trusts

Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) offer similar to breaks to individuals as the Enterprise Investment Scheme. They provide an opportunity to invest in unquoted trading companies via a VCT thus spreading the investment risk over a number of companies.

Taxation of the family

We highlight the main areas to consider in regard to tax planning for family members and the minimisation of tax liabilities.

Property investment - tax aspects

Investment in property continues to be a popular form of investment. On the basis that the investment appears to make commercial sense what tax factors should you take into account?

Personal tax - self assessment

Under self-assessment an individual is responsible for ensuring that their tax liability is calculated and any tax owing is paid on time. We summarise the rules and penalties for failing to comply with your obligations.

Individual Savings Accounts

ISAs are tax-exempt savings accounts available to individuals.

Enterprise Investment Scheme

We look at how qualifying companies can get access to equity investment from new and, in some cases, existing shareholders.

Child Tax Credit

Are you entitled to the Child Tax Credit and the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit?

Charitable giving

You can get tax relief on gifts to UK charities if you give under Gift Aid or through a Payroll Giving scheme or by making a gift of shares or land. We outline the reliefs available.

The latest news

23 Mar 2021

Uber drivers are workers

The Supreme Court has given its decision about the employment status of the Uber drivers.

23 Mar 2021

SDLT holiday extended

In his Budget on 3 March 2021 the Chancellor announced that the SDLT holiday would be further extended beyond the original end date of 31 March 2021.

23 Mar 2021

Covid grant on tax return

Many people who are self-employed have been adversely affected by the Covid situation.

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Personal tax

The latest news

Uber drivers are workers

SDLT holiday extended

Covid grant on tax return