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Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his Budget earlier this month as the UK economy continues to suffer during the pandemic. He announced various policies, including an increase in corporation tax from 19 percent to 25 percent by 2023 – sweetened with £25billion incentives for businesses. Pension lifetime allowances will also be frozen as Mr Sunak looks to increase the amount of people paying duties via a stealth tax. However, the Budget was largely light on major tax changes, despite fears the self-employed could be targeted.
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The Chancellor is said to be considering a number of tax hikes and reforms in order to recoup funds, and will outline his policy changes in his Budget on March 3. Julia Rosenbloom, a partner and Smith and Williamson and tax adviser, warned that potentially exempt transfers (PET) could be abolished, and recommended that people make gifts sooner rather than later to avoid extra charges. The rules allow individuals to make gifts of unlimited value to friends and family members without being hit with any inheritance tax liabilities if you live for
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is said to be considering a wide range of tax reforms and increases amid the ongoing pandemic and subsequent recession. Ahead of his Budget announcement in March, tax rises are reportedly around the corner, with the self-employed seemingly likely to bear some of the burden. But there are also a number of wealth taxes that could be hiked, according to experts, who warned inheritance tax reforms could lead to bills on gifts. As Yahoo Finance claimed last month, the Potentially Exempt Transfer (PET) regime is set for review