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2024 Autumn Budget Summary
Our analysis of the announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget has been published here
Rachel Reeves’ Budget 2024 Key Points
Implemented immediately Capital Gains Tax rates for disposals on or after 30 October 2024 rise from 10% to 18% (basic rate taxpayers) and 20% to 24% (higher rate taxpayers); the higher rate for residential property remains 24%; Lifetime limit for gains qualifying for...
Death, taxes and now your pension?
With key changes announced for Inheritance Tax on pension pots and no increase to the nil-rate band, what does this mean for estate planning?
A scythe to APR and BPR
Reforms severely restricting Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), will come into effect from April 2026.
Capital Gains Tax rates get a new (but old) look!
In a nod to the past, the Chancellor has raised capital gains tax (CGT) rates from 31 October.
Non-Domicile Taxation: HMRC Listened!
Despite the loss of favourable tax treatment, planning opportunities remain for UK resident non-domiciled individuals
Employers NIC set to raise additional £25 billion
Main rate increase takes the headlines, but threshold and allowance changes also impact. Business may be relieved that there are no major Corporation Tax changes – yet.
VAT on private education from 1 January 2025 confirmed
What do private school fees, air passenger duty, draft beer… and vapes have in common?
“Restoring stability” echoes “Strong and stable” as new financial rule begins
The obvious similarities between these themes may haunt Theresa-May-era Opposition members, whilst the new Chancellor will be hoping that her “strong fiscal framework” will unlock greater investment.
A serious Budget to “restore stability”
New Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presented a dense Budget, including investment in HMRC, both in terms of people and technology.
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