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  • The Hidden Benefits of Class 3 National Insurance Contributions

    Posted by on June 27, 2023

    National insurance is commonly perceived as just another tax, but its true value lies in being a remarkable investment...

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  • Brand Bitesize: Self-Assessment

    Posted by on June 13, 2023

    In this Brand Bitesize video, we take a look at self-assessment – relevant to CII exam R03, but also...

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  • National Insurance and Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes

    Posted by on May 23, 2023

    2022/23 was quite a year for both Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and National Insurance contributions (NICs). For the...

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  • Brand Bitesize: Transfers into Discretionary Trusts

    Posted by on March 14, 2023

    In this Brand Bitesize video, we take a look at how transfers into discretionary trusts work in practice when...

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  • Brand Bitesize: Taxation of Dividends

    Posted by on February 14, 2023

    In this Brand Bitesize video, we show you how dividend income is taxed. This could be useful for anyone,...

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  • Learning About Corporation Tax

    Posted by on January 17, 2023

    Whereas individuals pay income tax and capital gains tax on their income and gains respectively, UK resident limited companies...

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  • Value Added Tax Explained

    Posted by on November 15, 2022

    Value added tax, generally known as VAT, is levied on the majority of goods and services supplied by UK...

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  • Inheritance Tax and Exempt Transfers

    Posted by on October 25, 2022

    For inheritance tax (IHT) purposes, gifts fall into one of three categories: exempt transfers, potentially exempt transfers (PETs), and...

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  • How do you complete the CII R03 exam in just 60 minutes?

    Posted by on September 13, 2022

    The CII R03 exam continues to be one of the hardest exams to pass at diploma level.  The main...

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  • How to Calculate and Claim Higher Rate Tax Relief

    Posted by on May 31, 2022

    As pensions now have greater flexibility and are attractive from a tax perspective, larger pension contributions are commonplace for...

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  • Brand Bitesize: Quick Succession Relief

    Posted by on May 10, 2022

    Watch this short, informative video that explains Quick Succession Relief. This Brand Bitesize video is perfect for your CII...

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  • What is the Residence Nil Rate Band?

    Posted by on May 10, 2022

    The residence nil rate band (RNRB) came into effect in April 2017 and can be tested in any of...

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  • Tax Relief on a Large Employer Pension Contribution

    Posted by on April 12, 2022

    The rules around corporation tax relief on a single large employer pension contribution are not easy, so this article...

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  • Tax Year End Planning

    Posted by on March 29, 2022

    Tax efficiency and tax planning of a client’s portfolio are often examined in the R06 and AF5 exams and...

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  • Brand Bitesize: Transferring Nil Rate Band between spouses/civil partners

    Posted by on March 8, 2022

    Are you a visual learner? You're going to love this new feature on the blog! Watch short, informative videos...

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