Can Married Couples Pay Less Tax With Marriage Allowance? Getting married or entering a civil partnership does not automatically reduce your Income Tax bill. However, there is one tax break that some couples overlook: Marriage Allowance. Marriage Allowance lets an eligible spouse or civil partner transfer £1,260 of their Personal Allowance to their partner in

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Family Company Shares: How to Structure Ownership Tax-Efficiently in 2026 Many limited companies are set up quickly, with little thought given to the long-term tax and commercial impact of the share structure. However, how shares are owned can have a significant effect on tax efficiency, succession planning, and control. With recent tax changes—particularly around dividends

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Can I Give All My Assets to My Children and Avoid Inheritance Tax? This is a question we hear regularly—and the short answer is: yes, you can, but only if you do it right. Giving away your assets during your lifetime can help reduce your inheritance tax (IHT) bill. However, HMRC has strict rules in

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Simplifying Inheritance Tax Planning with the KISS Principle Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the value of an individual’s estate upon their death. For many families, it can be a significant financial burden, but with effective planning. This tax can be minimized or even avoided altogether. The KISS principle – “Keep It Simple, Stupid”

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