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APR and BPR and the £2.5m allowance

APR and BPR and the £2.5m allowance

APR and BPR and the £2.5m allowanceJess Brooks
Published on: 25/03/2026

From April 2026, 100% APR and BPR relief is capped at £2.5m. Learn how this affects inheritance tax planning for farms and businesses, and what happens when the allowance is exceeded.

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Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026

Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026

Taking a dividend before 6 April 2026Jess Brooks
Published on: 16/03/2026

With dividend tax rates rising from April 2026, company directors may benefit from taking dividends before the tax year ends. Learn how allowances, tax bands, and timing could help reduce your overall tax bill.

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Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?

Are you paying sufficient National Insurance for a full state pension?Jess Brooks
Published on: 09/03/2026

Check if you are paying enough National Insurance to qualify for the full UK state pension. Learn how qualifying years work, rules for employees and the self-employed, and how to fill gaps in your record.

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Five year-end tax planning tips

Five year-end tax planning tips

Five year-end tax planning tipsJess Brooks
Published on: 03/03/2026

Plan ahead before 6 April 2026 with five practical tax tips: use your personal and dividend allowances, protect your allowance over £100k, top up ISAs, and boost pensions/Gift Aid.

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