[ ![Tax planning and capital gains tax ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/img-blog-5a.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/capital-gains-tax-planning-tips-advice) ## [ Capital Gains Tax Planning Tips & Advice ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/capital-gains-tax-planning-tips-advice) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can significantly impact the return you make when selling investments, property or other valuable assets, but with careful planning, it’s possible to reduce or even eliminate the tax you pay. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/capital-gains-tax-planning-tips-advice) [ ![income tax planning ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/img-blog-2a.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/income-tax-planning-tips-advice) ## [ Income Tax Planning Tips & Advice ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/income-tax-planning-tips-advice) The end of this tax year may feel many months away yet, but a little bit of tax planning can go a long way when it comes to mitigating your tax liabilities. With this in mind, over the next series of articles, we’re going to be highlighting some of the tax planning measures you might wish to consider over the coming months. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/income-tax-planning-tips-advice) [ ![inheritance tax planning ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/shutterstock_1257286711-1.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/mitigating-inheritance-tax) ## [ Mitigating Inheritance Tax ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/mitigating-inheritance-tax) [Inheritance tax (IHT)](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/understanding-cgt-inheritance-tax-and-property-tax-rates) is often described as the most disliked tax in the UK. After a lifetime of paying income tax, capital gains tax and other levies, many are dismayed to learn that the government may take a significant portion of their estate upon death. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/mitigating-inheritance-tax) [ ![Estate planning ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/shutterstock_115634038.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/the-importance-of-estate-planning-wills-and-lasting-powers-of-attorney) ## [ The Importance of Estate Planning, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/the-importance-of-estate-planning-wills-and-lasting-powers-of-attorney) When considering your financial affairs, few topics are as emotive and complex as Inheritance Tax and estate planning. Yet, proper planning in this area is vital to ensure your wealth is passed on according to your wishes, rather than being significantly diminished by tax liabilities or unintended legal consequences. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/the-importance-of-estate-planning-wills-and-lasting-powers-of-attorney) [ ![tax on art ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/rp-image.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/how-taxing-is-your-collection) ## [ How Taxing is Your Collection? ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/how-taxing-is-your-collection) One of the benefits of wealth can be the acquisition and holding of art and antiques. Collections may be acquired in your lifetime or inherited within a family. They may range from old masters through to contemporary art, but you may be surprised to learn that you need an art accountant, and that tax may be due on the disposal or inheritance of such items. So, in this article we highlight some of the tax implications of your art or antiques collection. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/how-taxing-is-your-collection) [ ![Understanding CGT ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/capital-gains-tax.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/understanding-cgt-inheritance-tax-and-property-tax-rates) ## [ Understanding CGT, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax Rates ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/understanding-cgt-inheritance-tax-and-property-tax-rates) In this final article in our series about the marginal rate of tax and tax rates, we take a look at Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and tax in respect of property. You can read the rest of the articles in the series here: [ What is the Marginal Rate of Tax ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/what-is-the-marginal-tax-rate-band) [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/understanding-cgt-inheritance-tax-and-property-tax-rates) [ ![business tax rates ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/img-blog-8a-1024x655.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/business-tax-rates-explained) ## [ Business Tax Rates Explained ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/business-tax-rates-explained) In this series of articles, we are explaining tax rates and allowances. Following on from our last article about [employment tax rates, benefits and expenses](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/tax-rates-explained), in this article, we explain business tax rates such as Value Added Tax, corporation tax and business tax reliefs. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/business-tax-rates-explained) [ ![employment tax rates ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/shutterstock_1236969142.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/tax-rates-explained) ## [ Employment Tax Rates Explained ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/tax-rates-explained) In this series of articles, we have set out the various different tax rates that may be applicable to you. In the last article we set out details of [personal tax rates,](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/marginal-tax-rates-explained) and in this article, we take a closer look at employment taxes. [ Read more … ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/tax-rates-explained) [ ![Personal tax rates 2025](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/images/blog/img-blog-6b-1024x655.jpg) ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/marginal-tax-rates-explained) ## [ Personal Tax Rates Explained ](https://www.ritchiephillips.co.uk/insights/marginal-tax-rates-explained) ### **Key Tax Rates and Allowances** In this article we have set out the key tax rates and allowances for the 2025/26 tax year, as applicable to persons resident and permanently settled in the UK. It is not an exhaustive list and there may be other factors relating to your situation that are not covered here. 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