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The arrival of 2025 is the perfect opportunity to start thinking about the future of your business. What new year goals are you setting? And what actions will you be taking to achieve them? We take a look at the top 3 resolution topics.

VAT significantly impacts property development and investment, affecting costs, tax recovery, and compliance. Understanding VAT rules for residential, commercial, and holiday properties is essential for avoiding costly mistakes and maximising benefits. This guide offers practical insights and key strategies to help developers and landlords confidently navigate VAT complexities in their projects.

Whether intentionally building a platform or unexpectedly earning from hobbies, influencers must understand tax regulations to avoid costly mistakes. From registering as self-employed to tracking expenses and managing VAT, this article explores ten common tax pitfalls influencers face and offers practical tips to stay compliant and financially secure.

Articles for December 2024 including: Check Your State Pension Entitlement and Remember Christmas Gifts Of Up To £50 Per Employee Are Tax Free

Revamp your finance function for efficiency. From automated bank feeds and AI-driven insights to real-time financial data and seamless integrations, systems like Xero and QuickBooks. Learn how Friend and Grant can help you streamline processes and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business world.

Articles for December 2024 including: FHLs abolition - Clarification and more protections announced for leaseholders

The Autumn Budget introduced significant changes to inheritance tax, impacting pensions, business property, and agricultural assets. From April 2027, pensions may face IHT, and business relief is capped at £1 million from April 2026. Explore planning opportunities to reduce liabilities and protect your legacy.

The Autumn Statement 2024 introduced changes to Capital Gains Tax rates, impacting residential, business, and other chargeable assets. With gradual rate increases for business assets starting April 2025, there are key planning opportunities to secure lower tax rates.

The Autumn Statement 2024 introduced major tax reforms for UK non-domiciled individuals. From April 2025, domicile status will no longer determine taxation, shifting to a residence-based system. Non-doms face significant changes, including taxation on worldwide income and gains, with transitional reliefs like the Temporary Repatriation Facility offering opportunities for tax-efficient planning.