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Corporation Tax

19/03/2015

As announced last year, the main rate of Corporation Tax will fall from 21% to 20% for Financial Year 2015 (commencing 1 April 2015). There is no longer a separate rate for companies with small profits.    more »

Inheritance Tax

19/03/2015

Rates of tax remain unchanged at 40% (death transfers) and 20% (lifetime chargeable transfers). In spite of some predictions that IHT relaxations might be announced in anticipation of the election, there were none.      more »

Employer Contributions

19/03/2015

As announced last year, employers’ NIC will also be reduced to zero from 6 April 2015 for employees aged under 21 on earnings up to £815pw. This will be extended to all apprentices a year later.  more »