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).

Share schemes expanded

Share schemes expanded

Several investment schemes provide a basket of tax reliefs to individuals who are prepared to risk their money by subscribing for new shares in small trading companies.

Crack down on cloned companies

Crack down on cloned companies

The National Crime Agency estimates that £78m was lost in cloned companies scams in 2020 and that is probably an underestimate as many frauds are not reported.

Home buyers to pay less stamp duty

Home buyers to pay less stamp duty

The Chancellor has announced that the entry threshold for SDLT payable on residential properties would double to £250,000 for deals completed on or after 23 September 2022.