| Massive council tax hikes for second homes in Scotland |
| Midlothian Council has introduced a 500% council tax premium on second homes from 1 April. This means some owners now face annual bills up to about £28,000, especially for Band G properties. Read More... |
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| Stamp Duty nets £307m more in the year since its change |
| First-time buyers are paying significantly more in stamp duty since temporary tax relief ended in April 2025. Read More... |
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| Chancellor planning tax changes to attract wealthy back to the UK |
| The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is preparing a package of tax breaks aimed at high earners, particularly those who left the UK following recent tax rises. Read More... |
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| 178,000 taxpayers missed out on rebates sent by cheque |
| 178,000 people didn't receive tax rebates last year because they never cashed the cheques HMRC sent them. Read More... |
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| May Questions and Answers |
| I'm converting a non-residential property into my new home. I've heard that I may be able to use the DIY Housebuilder Scheme but am unsure what it is. Can you explain? Read More... |
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| May Key Dates |
| 1st: Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st July. Read More... |
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| About Us |
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