2022 Mini Budget Update: Our Summary

The strong theme of the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng’s first budget has been the stimulation of growth. The mini-budget 2022 (not so mini) is designed to boost economic growth through tax cuts, which will be paid for by increasing the UK’s national debt.

UPDATE 3 October: *since the mini budget on Friday 23rd September, the government have made a U turn on abolishing the 45% high rate of income tax

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Have you complied with HMRC’s requirement to register trusts?

New rules introduced by the EU fifth money laundering directive mean that it is now a legal requirement to register any UK trust deliberately created (express trust), even if there is no tax liability; for example, bare trusts. Have you complied with HMRC’s requirement to register trusts?

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Need to know: Proposals for the next Finance Bill

Draft legislation for the Autumn Finance Bill 2022-23 is now available and it includes consultation on changes to capital gains tax, R&D tax relief, pensions and more. Some of the proposals are welcome, however, others may impact your business considerably. Here’s our overview of the main points

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Sold an Inherited or Second Property? You NEED to file a CGT return within 60 days to HMRC

Capital Gains Tax property disposal return needs to be filed within 60 days of completion of sale of your second property (CGT). If you have sold a second property that is not your main residence (this includes an inherited or gifted property) you must file a CGT UK property return within 60 days of completion (unless the property has made a loss).

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