In a push to modernise the legal system, the Government are closing the doors of probate sub-registries throughout the UK. Probate sub-registries closing down On 31 January alone, a total of 18 probate sub-registries closed down including Peterborough, Norwich and
Originally announced in 2016, the so called ‘Loan Charge’ came into effect on 5 April 2019. The measures sought to target users of disguised remuneration schemes. These schemes saw workers paid in loans rather than receiving income in the traditional
Mixed-sex couples in England and Wales have been able to register their intent to enter civil partnerships since 2 December 2019. This follows former Prime Minister, Theresa May’s announcement in October 2018, that the law would change. At time of
The Government has announced, after much to-ing and fro-ing, indefinite delays and a lot of harsh criticism from industry professionals and concerned families, that the previously planned probate fee increases will be abandoned. Probate fee increases; The proposals Earlier
By definition, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit that you make when you sell, or dispose of, an asset that has increased in value. Having invested in a classic or vintage car, you may find that
The VAT reverse charge will change the way in which building contractors account for VAT, on some of their supplies, from 1 October 2019. Building contractors must comply with the new rules if they undertake either of the following activities:
UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts are currently at an all time high, hitting a record £5.4bn in 2018/19, and only look set to grow again in the coming year. The nil-rate band (NRB), now in its tenth year of being