Hundreds of Families Fall Foul of the Seven-Year Inheritance Tax Rule Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a significant burden for many families, especially when they inadvertently fall into a trap laid out by complex tax regulations. One such rule that often catches people off guard is the seven-year inheritance tax rule. Understanding this rule and...
Starting October 1st, courts in England and Wales will be able to impose legal costs on parties involved in Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 disputes who decline to participate in non-court dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. This authority, previously limited...
Care Accountancy joins the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with His Majesty the King and the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences. The death of our beloved, Her Majesty the Queen, is also a moment of...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the contents of his Budget 2021 in the House of Commons on 3rd March. He announced the UK government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. However, the focus on helping business and jobs through the pandemic and supporting the UK’s long-term economic recovery will remain unchanged. Here is a...
The UK economy suffered its biggest slump in more than 3 centuries in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy. The pandemic closed shops and restaurants, devastated the travel industry and curtailed manufacturing. The economy shrank 9.9 per cent last year. Which is more than twice the figure for 2009 at the height of...
The government has tightened the eligibility criteria for the third SEISS grant – Self-employment Income Support Scheme. Applicants for the grant will face a new test, warns the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Applications for the third SEISS grant will open from 30 November 2020. Make your claim from the date...
The government has launched a new COVID fraud hotline to stop fraudsters who make illegal claims for support. The public can now call a dedicated phoneline anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. The launch of the new Fraud Hotline is an initiative of government and independent charity Crimestoppers. Although fraud is...
Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that Coronavirus lockdown measures have pushed the UK economy into recession. These measures were introduced as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The economy shrank by 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020. Construction and factory output slowed as the lockdown took effect and household spending...
The government has released guidance on how to claim money back through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. Who can claim If you have registered your establishment for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme and offered scheme discounts to diners on Mondays to Wednesdays between 3 and 31 August, you can: claim back...
UK businesses have now borrowed over £46 billion through the government-backed coronavirus loan schemes. These schemes are helping firms during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, according to the latest figures from the Treasury. In total, £46.3 billion has now been lent to over 1.1 million businesses through the following schemes: Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) Coronavirus...
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