Tax and Financial Planning

• FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Increasing

  • Posted26 November 2025

  From 1 December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit is increasing from £85,000 to £120,000. If you hold deposits or savings with a UK-authorised bank,...

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• Multiple Dwellings Relief Available on House With Attached Annex

  • Posted27 October 2025

  Although Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) from Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was abolished with effect from 1 June 2024, cases dealing with its availability are still working their way through...

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• Taxpayer Who Alleged EIS Fraud Permitted to Appeal Late

  • Posted6 October 2025

  The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has come to the aid of a taxpayer who claimed that he had been a victim of fraud in relation to claims for Enterprise Investment Scheme...

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• Business Investment Relief Lost Due to Director’s Loan Account

  • Posted17 September 2025

  It is important to ensure you fully understand the rules of any tax reliefs claimed and take advice if necessary. Recently, the Upper Tribunal (UT) dismissed an entrepreneur’s appeal against...

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• Government Confirms Plans to Replace Paper Share Certificates

  • Posted1 September 2025

  The Government has published its response to the final report of the Digitisation Taskforce. The Taskforce has been assessing how the UK can eliminate the use of paper share certificates...

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• Government Publishes Response to IHT on Pensions Consultation

  • Posted12 August 2025

  The Government has confirmed plans to bring most unused pension funds and death benefits within the scope of Inheritance Tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027. The plans were originally...

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