rom Thursday 4 December 2014, SDLT is charged at different rates depending on the portion of the purchase price that falls within a certain rate band.
Rates are applied only to the portion of the property’s value that exceeds the relevant band threshold. This replaces the previous ‘slab rate’ system under which SDLT was charged against the total property value.
In 2013’s Budget, George Osborne made “the largest tax cut in the budget” when he announced a £2,000 employment allowance which removes….
HSJ embraces today’s digital age with launch of their new electronic signature function
Financial planning is essential to the success of any business, whichever stage it is at. Having an accurate idea of your current and likely future finances can help reduce the impact of any unforeseen challenges and let you get on with running your business.
Financial planning for start ups
Before you set about turning your entrepreneurial dream into a reality, you need to objectively assess whether your idea will…
Newport Cricket Club’s Girl cricketers completed a unique ‘double’ by winning the Lady Taverners UK National titles at both U13 and U15 age groups. The girls, who have benefitted from a generous sponsorship from HSJ accountants, who supported the Girls winter coaching programme, swept all before them at the two National Finals Days at Leamington Cricket Club.
Given the changes announced in the recent budget, those that are now in place and those due to come into force from April 6th 2015, pensions could once again become an attractive investment option.
The key changes are:
