Interest on gilts and bonds is taxable income. Capital gains on gilts are exempt from CGT. Corporate bond gains are taxable. Full guide covering ISA wrapper, offshore bonds and PSA.
Help to Buy equity loans (England) are no longer available, but existing borrowers repay based on current market value. Repaying early when property prices fall saves money. Full step-by-step guide.
Basic-rate pension tax relief is added automatically, but higher-rate taxpayers must claim the extra 20% via Self Assessment. This step-by-step guide shows how.
HMRC sends nudge letters to prompt voluntary disclosure of undeclared income. This guide explains the types of letter, what HMRC knows and how to respond correctly.
If you discover you have underpaid tax, voluntary disclosure via the Let Property Campaign, certificate of tax deposit or direct contact can reduce penalties significantly.
Gifts made more than 7 years before death are IHT-free (as PETs). Within 7 years, taper relief reduces IHT: 100% if 0-3 years, 80% at 3-4, 60% at 4-5, 40% at 5-6, 20% at 6-7 years before death.
Personally-paid income protection payouts are tax-free. Employer-paid group policies are taxable. This guide explains the P11D, Class 1A NI and how to structure cover tax-efficiently.
From April 2027, unspent pension pots will be included in your estate for IHT purposes. This guide explains what changes, how much tax you might pay and what planning steps to take now.
Inside IR35, contractors pay PAYE + NI like employees. Outside IR35, they can draw dividends and claim expenses. This guide compares take-home pay at GBP 400-600/day day rate.
Child Trust Funds were replaced by JISAs in 2011, but CTF holders can transfer. JISA allowance is GBP 9,000/year. This guide covers the transfer process, investment options and tax advantages.
The LISA 25% withdrawal penalty reclaims the bonus plus 6.25% of your own savings. You can only withdraw penalty-free for a first home (up to GBP 450k) or from age 60. Full guide.
MTD for ITSA is mandatory from April 2026 for self-employed and landlords earning over GBP 50,000. Quarterly digital updates replace the annual SA return. Here is what you need to do now.
