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Our archive spans several tax years. Check each article's publication date; older analysis may describe rules that have since changed. New planning guides appear alongside the historical archive.

Replacing business premises: rollover relief depends on the proceeds reinvested, not just the gain
Wealth Protection Report - November 08, 2026

Buying replacement trading premises can defer a capital gain, but retaining sale proceeds may leave part taxable immediately. Map the reinvestment window, asset use and separate claim deadline before committing. ... keep reading

Estate property sold below probate value? Check inheritance tax loss relief before distributing
Wealth Protection Report - November 08, 2026

A qualifying property sale can reduce an estate's inheritance tax value. Check who sells, the other estate disposals and both time limits before assuming a refund follows automatically. ... keep reading

SEIS and EIS fundraising: what the October Budget would change from April 2027
Wealth Protection Report - November 08, 2026

Proposed changes would soften some fundraising failures, including investment-limit breaches and late subscriptions. Keep today's completion rules separate from the planned April 2027 reforms. ... keep reading

Using two homes: check the private-residence nomination window before a sale
Wealth Protection Report - November 07, 2026

A second property must actually be a residence before it can be nominated. Establish when the combination of homes changed, coordinate spouses' positions and retain the election evidence. ... keep reading

Trust borrowing and inheritance tax: review the debt deduction after the October Budget
Wealth Protection Report - November 07, 2026

A proposed statutory rule would govern trustee liabilities and extend restrictions on certain trust debts. Trace the borrowing and the relevant chargeable event before assuming the balance sheet gives the taxable value. ... keep reading

Family business succession: prepare for the proposed April 2028 distributions reforms
Wealth Protection Report - November 07, 2026

The government plans to change how some company payments and capital extractions are classified. Map the ownership change and funding now, while keeping proposed rules separate from today's law. ... keep reading

Children's savings: why £101 of interest can belong on a parent's tax calculation
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

The £100 parental-gift rule is a threshold, not an allowance for the first £100. Trace who supplied the money and compare an ordinary account with a Junior ISA before relying on the child's tax position. ... keep reading

A deferred business-sale price can create CGT before the cash arrives
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

Fixed later payments normally enter the original disposal calculation. Separate them from contingent earn-outs and ask about statutory tax instalments before agreeing the deal's cash timetable. ... keep reading

Inheritance tax instalments: plan the first payment and the cost of keeping the property
Wealth Protection Report - November 06, 2026

Ten annual instalments can help an estate retain qualifying assets, but the first payment still needs funding. Check interest treatment, the April 2026 changes and what happens on a sale. ... keep reading

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