by Stapletons | Jul 2, 2021 | Personal finances, Tax
A report has reopened the debate on revamping CGT, but where do we stand in 2021/22 and what changes could be around the corner?
by Stapletons | Apr 1, 2021 | Personal finances, Tax
Aside from a 0.5% increase to the personal allowance, it’s pretty much as you were for 2021/22. However, there are tax changes to be aware of.
by Stapletons | Dec 17, 2020 | Personal finances, Tax
Existing homeowners, buy-to-let landlords and first-time buyers are rushing to move house before 31 March 2021 to save up to £15,000 in stamp duty land tax.
by Stapletons | Oct 3, 2019 | Personal finances, Tax
Self-assessment season always kicks off at Stapletons as soon as the new tax year gets under way on 6 April. While it’s our preference to sort tax returns for our clients as early as possible, a raft of relevant self-assessment deadlines are almost upon us. This...
by Stapletons | Aug 5, 2019 | Personal finances, Tax
Only around 5% of estates in the UK are liable for inheritance tax before being distributed to any beneficiaries or causes. That may sound like very few, but it should have been a key consideration for around 24,500 estates that had it deducted in 2015/16. Those...
by Stapletons | Jun 3, 2019 | Personal finances, Tax
Around one in 20 residential properties in Devon are classed by the Government as second homes, with the majority of those let out to holidaymakers. Some Devonians recognise the benefits second homes have on the local economy, while others want to prevent them driving...