From 6 April 2025, the UK’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) system will shift from being based on domicile to being determined by residency. An individual will be liable for IHT on their global assets if they are considered a long-term resident. A long-term resident is defined as someone who has been resident in the UK for […]
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Clampdown on IHT Reliefs
The government has announced Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, effective from 6 April 2026. Currently, qualifying business and agricultural assets can receive up to 100% relief thereby fully protecting family farms and businesses. Under the new rules, the 100% relief will still apply but only to the first […]
MTD – No Turning Back?
From 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords earning £50,000 or more must report their income digitally. Further phasing for those earning as little as £20,000 is now also on the cards. First announced in 2015, Making Tax Digital (MTD) aimed to modernise VAT, Income tax, and Corporation tax reporting by 2020. Now, a decade […]