Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year. 

Income tax

Income tax

The main income tax thresholds and allowances had already been frozen at the 2021-22 levels until 2026 and that has been extended to 6 April 2028. 

Dividend tax

Dividend tax

Dividends are taxed at much lower rates than other forms of income and they are not subject to national insurance contributions (NIC).

Income tax cuts next year

Income tax cuts next year

In last week’s Budget the Chancellor stunned his audience by announcing that both the basic rate of tax and the highest ‘additional’ rate would be reduced from 6 April 2023.

VAT portal to close

VAT portal to close

All VAT registered businesses are now required to file VAT returns using MTD-compatible software and keep VAT records in a digital format. This applies from the start of the first VAT period for newly registered businesses.