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VAT – construction industry reverse charge reminder
Abolition of the ‘tampon tax' The first headline for VAT in the Chancellor's speech came when Sunak announced that the UK leaving the EU presents an opportunity to introduce legislation applying the zero-rate of VAT to women's sanitary products. VAT is...Personal – pensions tapered annual allowance
Rates and allowances The tax-free personal allowance will remain at £12,500 for the 2020/21 tax year throughout the UK. The basic-rate band in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will stay at £37,500 and consequently, the higher-rate threshold will con...Tapered allowance threshold set to rise
High earners poised for pensions boost.BCC: ‘Use the Budget to boost businesses’
Time to sweep away barriers to business growth.Workplace pension participation levels hits new high
Participation rate increased 30% over eight years.FSB calls for tweaks to entrepreneurs’ relief
Business group warns against abolishment in Spring Budget.Predictions for Spring Budget 2020
A round-up of the best rumours for individuals and businesses.The end of mortgage interest relief
Landlords to lose relief on finance costs from 2020/21.UK-US trade deal may boost economy by 0.16%
Government estimates an uplift of up to £3.4bn.IFS: ‘Pensions should be liable for inheritance tax’
Cutting pensions tax relief seems unlikely.