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VAT waived on two Christmas charity singles – a sign of things to come?

Towards the end of November, Chancellor George Osborne showed a surprisingly charitable side to the Treasury by waiving all VAT on a charity single.

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GAARding against tax avoidance

The country allegedly has a ‘tax gap’: the difference between the tax that we pay and the tax HMRC thinks we should pay. 

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Using your home for business

If any part of your home is used exclusively for business, there may be a capital gains tax bill when you sell the home.

How would a Tobin tax affect your business?

A tax on financial transactions has been proposed as one means of reducing the deficit and controlling the City. But what would it mean for your business?

Personal tax

Inheritance Tax incentives for charitable giving

The Government wishes to encourage higher levels of charitable giving.

Children and Young people paying tax

In general, the tax system does not treat people differently on the grounds of age.

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Setting up trusts in your will

Before spouses and civil partners could inherit each other's unused tax-free allowance, one way you could make sure your tax-free allowance was not wasted was to set up a discretionary t

Using pension schemes to provide life cover

On death at any age, a pension scheme can pay out pension(s) to your dependants.

How entrepreneurs can take advantage of the tax gap

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