Tag: tax
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How Dubai’s Corporate Tax Impacts Today’s Construction Firms
You own a construction company in Dubai and most likely you have heard a lot about the new corporate tax regulations. Federal corporate tax is now levied in the UAE and project pricing, budgeting and strategy for the first time now include tax directly. That’s why many construction businesses are turning to Push Digits, a…
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10 stars facing thousands in mansion tax payments
With the government announcing a Mansion Tax, many high-value homeowners are set to pay a heavy price for their super homes. All homes over the value of £2 million will be forced to pay the surcharge, amounting to thousands in extra payments for each property. We’ve rounded up some of the most expensive celebrity homes…
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CBIZ Releases 2026 Tax Planning Guide Highlighting OBBBA Changes
CBIZ, Inc., a national professional services advisor, has released its 2026 Tax Planning Guide, helping businesses and individuals navigate changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The guide outlines key tax shifts and practical strategies for 2026 and beyond, covering topics from net operating losses to AI and automation impacts. Joseph Perry, National…
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Mansion Tax confirmed for homes over £2m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed in the November 2025 Budget that a new Mansion Tax will be introduced from April 2028. The tax will apply to homes valued above £2 million, which experts are already warning will directly affect house prices at the top end of the market. We take a look at how the…
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Trade body warns against £28k housing tax proposal
Building a home in the UK could soon become significantly more expensive, as debate intensifies over a proposed overhaul of landfill tax. Industry representatives warn the changes risk making many smaller housing developments financially unfeasible. A leading national trade body is calling on the government to abandon the proposal before the Autumn Budget, or else…
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Is the proposed ‘Mansion Tax’ already impacting house prices?
Rumours of a ‘Mansion Tax’ on homes worth more than £1.5 million are already creating ripples across the UK property market. Even before any formal announcement, experts say the prospect of new taxation is influencing how buyers and sellers approach high‑value properties, particularly in London and the South East. For homeowners near the proposed threshold, understanding…
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4 ways contractors can lock in year-end tax wins in 2025
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of accountancy RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. For years, contractors have had to make long-term decisions under short-term tax rules that could change with the next budget deal. While…
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Homeowners warned of inheritance tax shake-up in Budget
Homeowners could soon be hit by changes to inheritance tax rules as the Treasury reviews how property wealth is treated ahead of the November Budget. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says current rules are “out of date” and have not kept pace with the surge in house prices over the past decade. With frozen…
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Budget tax fears threaten Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge
Builders are hitting pause ahead of the November Budget, concerned that taxes could raise the cost of building homes and create broader uncertainty in the property market. A Knight Frank survey found 43% of developers expect housing starts to fall in the final quarter of 2025, reflecting widespread caution across the sector. Former Housing Minister…
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UK may introduce exit tax on homes and land for leavers
Leaving the UK could soon become more expensive for homeowners if a proposed exit tax is introduced for those looking to emigrate from the UK. The government and HMRC currently say there is no general exit tax in force, but recent reporting shows Treasury officials are modelling options and Ministers have not ruled out new…