
The 2025 Budget brought major shifts for SMEs and business owners. Tax thresholds are frozen until 2030–31, meaning more people will drift into higher tax bands as wages rise. Dividend, savings and rental income tax rates are set to increase, reducing the benefits of the classic “low salary + dividends” strategy used by many directors and contractors. Overall, SMEs face higher tax burdens, increased payroll costs, and reduced incentives for traditional profit-extraction methods. Now is the time for business owners and contractors to reassess remuneration, pension planning and business structure.
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Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) covers many types of construction work including building work, plastering, plumbing, electrical, decorating among many other works. To make sure you are deducting the correct amount from your subcontractors you must verify them with HMRC before you pay them.
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Dividends are payments that companies make to their shareholders from their profits. But there are many rules and details that you have to follow to pay dividends legally. If you don’t, you could get into trouble with the law or lose money.
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Navigating IHT forms can be tricky, with various pitfalls that could prompt a review. An incorrect IHT return can lead to significant costs, especially if HMRC imposes a penalty based on a careless or deliberate mistake. To prevent costly mistakes, families should be proactive in understanding the risks and taking steps to safeguard their inheritance.
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In today's major U-turn, HMRC declared that it will retract its current guidelines on the tax treatment of Dual Cab Pick-Ups (DCPUs). As a result, DCPUs will maintain their classification as commercial vehicles instead of personal cars, preserving the longstanding tax advantages for businesses and individuals.The government has taken into account the feedback from the agricultural and automotive sectors regarding the potential effects of altering the tax regulations. It has recognized that the guidance issued following the 2020 court ruling might affect businesses and individuals in ways that do not align with its broader objectives of supporting key industries, including those in motoring and farming.


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