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State pension increases could be outpacing inflation next April, and there’s no guarantee of the Triple Lock surviving the next election.

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The government’s backtracking over the introduction of energy performance targets for property let out in England and Wales is facing criticism, but it will be welcome news for landlords.

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There are now reports that the March 2024 Budget will include a reduction to the 40% IHT rate as a prelude to future abolishment.

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Most people draw their state pension as soon as it becomes available, but If you do not make that claim your state pension is automatically deferred until you choose to claim it.

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Many VAT-registered businesses still find VAT too complex. No surprise then that more businesses than ever are getting hit with penalties for inaccuracies.

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The level of fraudulent claims being made for research and development (R&D) tax relief has prompted HMRC to introduce a new procedure.

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The Bank of England base rate increase is impacting on the government’s tax takes, with more taxpayers paying tax on savings income.

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HMRC is chasing taxpayers who have submitted tax returns for 2021/22 containing unresolved provisional figures.

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If an English or Welsh domiciled person dies without leaving a will, the amount that a spouse/civil partner can inherit has increased.

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Although the lifetime allowance was effectively abolished from April 2023, it has been retained on statute for a year.

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New income tax statistics from HMRC appear to be good news, but the numbers are not what they seem.

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The government has announced a new initiative to counter fraudulent activity, particularly in the financial sector.