Pre-Budget Report 2008: tax cuts, tax rises

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling introduced his pre-Budget Report to the Commons against what he described as a “background of uncertainty not seen for generations”. [more]

Pre-Budget Report 2008: tackling the recession

The Chancellor used his much-anticipated pre-Budget Report to announce a package of tax reductions, public-spending initiatives and, in the future, tax rises.[more]

Pre-Budget Report should include ‘small business’ support

The government needs to aim specific measures in the pre-Budget Report at helping small firms, a leading business group has argued. [more]

Prime Minister points to tax cuts

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has suggested that tax cuts may be used to help families and small businesses survive the economic downturn. [more]

Capital gains tax

Capital gains tax changed as from 6 April 2008, with the introduction of a flat rate of 18 per cent and the abolition of taper relief. The changes mean that CGT planning is essential. [more]

Extracting profits from your business

The rules on pensions, the IR35 regulations, and the question of salary/bonus versus dividend can all make the task of extracting profits from your company harder to get right.[more]

Giving to charity

How Gift Aid can help make donations to charities go further.[more]