Shocks, surprises, disappointment, anger, unexpected twists – no, it isn’t an episode of Eastenders, it’s my opinion of the Budget 2025. As I gear up to do what will probably be my last official Lambert Chapman Budget comments article, I was hoping for something...
I know you have probably read this article already … After a couple of months of kite flying by Rachel Reeves, seeing which potential tax-raising ideas would meet with the least resistance, she stood up at 12.30 pm to reveal all – except for the fact that...
The Chancellor’s Budget 2025 announcement that the 100% allowance for APR/BPR assets will be transferable between spouses is welcome news ahead of the upcoming changes to inheritance tax in April 2026. It does not go far enough in my opinion, and the changes will...
Where to start… It’s not a Budget of nothings, but it’s definitely had me scratching my head. There are so many ‘bits’ and ‘pieces’ around the edges which have been tweaked. So, what do I share with you…. The things we ‘sort of’ knew Tax thresholds have been...
As the Chancellor gears up for the 2025 Autumn Budget announcements tomorrow, a question I have been getting from every client and professional contact is “what do you think”? ‘Mixed’ is my normal response, with some hidden tax increases. Businesses are...
As the festive season approaches, many employers look to reward staff for their hard work over the year – whether through a Christmas party, seasonal gifts, or a bonus. However, alongside generosity comes a few important tax considerations. Christmas Parties As...
