Non-doms regime abolished

Non-doms regime abolished

As expected, the Chancellor has confirmed the abolition of the generous tax regime enjoyed by non-UK-domiciled individuals, or ‘non-doms’

VAT exemption removed from private schools

VAT exemption removed from private schools

Private schools will need to register for VAT and charge output VAT on education and boarding services when the exemption that currently applies is removed from 1 January 2025.

SDLT: Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings increased

SDLT: Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings increased

The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge levied on purchases of second and subsequent homes has been increased from 3% to 5% with immediate effect

Inheritance tax reform

Inheritance tax reform

The Chancellor has extended the current freeze on inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds until 2030 and announced changes to the treatment of inherited pensions and other IHT reliefs.

Another handbrake turn on double cab pick-ups

Another handbrake turn on double cab pick-ups

Reversing the previous Government's u-turn on the tax treatment of double cab pick-ups, they will revert to being treated as cars for certain taxation purposes from April 2025.

Bad news for hybrid vehicles

Bad news for hybrid vehicles

Showing renewed commitment to promoting electric vehicles over petrol, diesel and hybrid models, the Government has extended the 100% first year allowance for zero-emission cars.

Capital gains tax on investment disposals

Capital gains tax on investment disposals

The rates of capital gains tax (CGT) payable on gains arising from assets other than residential property have been increased with immediate effect

Employer's national insurance increased

Employer's national insurance increased

The Chancellor has announced that the main rate of secondary Class 1 national insurance contributions (NIC) for employers will increase by 1.2 percentage points from 13.8% to 15% from April 2025.

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