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Divorce and tax: What you need to consider

awraccountants — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:16:24 +0000

How divorce can affect property, pensions, investments and future tax bills. Divorce or the end of a civil partnership often involves difficult personal and financial decisions. Tax may not be the first point on the list, but it can change the real value of a settlement. A proposed division of assets may look fair on

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Associated company rules Explained: How they Affect your Corporation Tax rates

awraccountants — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:21:29 +0000

Running more than one limited company is common for many owner-managers. You might have a trading company alongside a property company, a separate company for a different service line, a holding company above the group, or an old company kept for a brand name. Each company may have made sense when it was set up.

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Salary Sacrifice in 2026/27

awraccountants — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:17:45 +0000

Salary sacrifice can be a useful way to reduce tax and National Insurance, increase pension savings and access certain employee benefits at a lower net cost. Used well, it can reduce the tax and National Insurance paid on some benefits, preserve allowances that would otherwise be lost, and help build pension savings more efficiently. Used

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Three Ways to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Bill in 2026

awraccountants — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:10 +0000

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts reached a record £24.3 billion in 2025/26, according to HMRC, highlighting the growing tax burden facing UK investors, landlords and business owners. With Capital Gains Tax allowances reduced and tax rates increased, more taxpayers are finding themselves liable for CGT when selling investments, shares, second properties and other chargeable assets.

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MTD for income tax: Your April 2026 checklist

awraccountants — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:24:31 +0000

Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD IT) starts from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. For many businesses and property owners, the change is less about extra tax and more about changing how records are kept and how income is reported to HMRC through the year. HMRC

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Year-end tax guide 2025/26

awraccountants — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:12:36 +0000

As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year, it is a valuable moment to review what has changed over the past 12 months and what that means for your tax planning. Borrowing costs have begun to ease from recent highs, but interest rates remain relatively elevated by historical standards. Inflation has cooled from

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Key accounting practices for managing business debt effectively

awraccountants — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:21:02 +0000

Practical steps to stay in control. Borrowing can fund growth, smooth seasonality and bridge large orders. Problems start when visibility slips, costs jump or deadlines are missed. The goal is simple: know your obligations, keep headroom and act early. This guide sets out practical steps for you to follow: how to build a 12-week cash

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The Autumn Budget 2025

awraccountants — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:37:59 +0000

Autumn Budget 2025 Facing the Future Summary of key fiscal measures, changes for businesses and individuals, and support for households. Inside this Budget The Autumn Budget 2025 addresses fiscal challenges through targeted tax increases, while also providing support for low-income households and smaller businesses. Introduction & Economic outlook Key business changes Support for businesses Key

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Self Assessment Survival Guide

awraccountants — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:26:44 +0000

Self Assessment rarely sits at the top of anyone’s to-do list. Deadlines creep up, paperwork hides in inboxes and the rules change just enough to raise questions. This guide is here to make the job simpler. It sets out who needs to file, what to gather, how to complete the return and the steps to

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IR35 and off-payroll working

awraccountants — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:23:57 +0000

A small business guide to IR35 Many small businesses rely on specialist contractors for flexibility and skills. That remains a sound approach, but the tax position needs care. The UK’s IR35 and off-payroll working rules govern when a contractor should be taxed like an employee. Getting this right protects cashflow, avoids interest and penalties, and

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