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Autumn Budget October 2024
Despite media speculation in the run up to this Chancellor's first Budget speech, we saw no changes to the tax-free lump sum from pension funds and no extension of the freeze on income tax bands beyond April 2028.However, there were immediate rises in the rates of Capital Gains Tax, confirmation of a VAT charge on private school fees, and the abolition of most of the tax advantages of being...
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Warrener Stewart - a great place to do your accountancy training
Warrener Stewart regularly welcomes trainee accountants into the firm as part of an ongoing campaign to nurture new talent and develop the next generation of accountants. Here we speak to three trainees to hear about their experience of working and training at the company.Rajeev joined in 2020 when he was 18, and four years on he is AAT qualified and is working towards his ACA. Matt has been...
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A tax advisor's guide to dealing with the HMRC - Isaac Dilley offers tips on navigating a broken tax system
No one likes having the phone hung up on them, especially not after spending an hour on hold. However, for a growing number of UK taxpayers, this is a regular occurrence.To remain compliant, there are times when taxpayers, or their representatives, must engage directly with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Unfortunately, over the past few years HMRC’s customer service has been slipping...
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