Increase the IHT-free part of your estate by 50%

21st July 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

Your father died leaving his entire estate to your mother who later remarried. You’ll inherit some or all of her estate depending on whether she dies before her husband. What steps can be taken to reduce the inheritance tax (IHT) on the estate?

How much will you save with reduced scale charges?

17th July 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

HMRC has reduced the VAT fuel scale charge by nearly 6% for company-provided cars. When does the new reduced rate take effect and how do you make the calculations?

Avoid the trading allowance trap

15th July 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

In late 2024 you became self-employed. You’re now completing your tax return for 2024/25 and will claim the trading allowance instead of a tax deduction for business expenses. Could this impact your NI record and state pension entitlement?