Dividends: tax-free allowance reduced

02 May 18 | Personal tax

Since several reforms to dividend taxation in recent years, taking dividends is no longer as tax-advantageous an option as it once was. The most recent change to dividends came into effect on 6 April 2018, when the tax-free allowance was reduced from £5,000 to £2,000....

Tax and finance: 7 changes for 2018/19

25 Apr 18 | Business, Personal tax

The 2018/19 tax year has just begun, bringing with it some new tax and finance measures. Whether you’re looking to plan your personal finances or prepare your business for the year ahead, here’s a reminder of some of the key changes that came in on or before 6 April...

How to spot an email phishing scam

20 Mar 18 | Business, Personal tax

We’ve all heard the horror stories – a friend or relative has received an email from a sender they thought they could trust, only to discover they’ve been tricked into giving away their money. This type of hoax, known as phishing, involves a scammer posing as a...