Autumn Budget reforms have created a surprising clash of benefits and income tax.  … More Universal Credit eligibility expands to higher rate taxpayers

The first eight Freeport designated tax sites have now opened in Teesside, Humber and Thames. Freeports and their tax sites benefit from various incentives and tax breaks, but it remains uncertain whether they will provide the promised boost to the UK economy. … More Freeports up and running

Tax and Administration Maintenance (TAM) Day is a new phenomenon brought in by the Treasury to try and move away from the traditional all-in-one Budget. Following the first ‘Tax Day’ in March, the end of November saw another round of announcements. … More Treasury sets aside CGT and IHT change agendas 

HMRC is sending letters to taxpayers who they believe hold cryptoassets, advising them of the potential capital gains tax (CGT) implications and linking to relevant guidance. Many taxpayers will be unaware that simply exchanging one type of token for another is a disposal for CGT purposes. … More Cryptoassets tax confusion

From 1 April 2022, the rate of National Living Wage paid to workers aged 23 and over will rise by 6.6%, or 59p, to £9.50 an hour. Apprentices will benefit from an 11.9% uplift to their current hourly rate of National Minimum Wage. For full-time workers, the 59p increase equates to extra annual salary of … More Minimum wage to increase in 2022