Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains and inheritance tax

Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year. 

Income tax

Income tax

The main income tax thresholds and allowances had already been frozen at the 2021-22 levels until 2026 and that has been extended to 6 April 2028. 

Dividend tax

Dividend tax

Dividends are taxed at much lower rates than other forms of income and they are not subject to national insurance contributions (NIC).

Share schemes expanded

Share schemes expanded

Several investment schemes provide a basket of tax reliefs to individuals who are prepared to risk their money by subscribing for new shares in small trading companies.

Crack down on cloned companies

Crack down on cloned companies

The National Crime Agency estimates that £78m was lost in cloned companies scams in 2020 and that is probably an underestimate as many frauds are not reported.