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Year End Tax Planning Guide (2025/26)

As we approach the end of the tax year, it’s a good opportunity to review your finances to identify any steps that are worth taking before the year ends.

Forward planning now can help ensure allowances and reliefs aren’t missed and that you’re well placed for the year ahead.

This guide covers tax planning guidance for property owners, private client tax and employers, highlighting areas that are often overlooked as well as upcoming changes worth being aware of.

Whether you’re managing rental income, reviewing personal tax affairs or planning ahead for your workforce, it’s designed to offer clear, practical insight and help you make informed decisions with confidence.

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Private Client Tax

Find out more about reliefs and planning opportunities for your private wealth including:

  • Income Tax Planning
  • Investments
  • Boosting state pension
  • Capital Gains Tax Planning
  • Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)
  • Main residence and multiple homes
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Residency and domicile
  • Making Tax Digital

Business Owners

As a business owner, it is important to consider the reliefs and planning opportunities such as:

  • Profit Extraction for Limited Companies
  • Maximising Capital Allowances
  • Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)
  • Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
  • Preparing for Inheritance Tax changes
  • Trading vs Investment

Property Tax

Find out about the reliefs and planning opportunities for your property investments, including:

  • Company Owned Residential Property
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax
  • Property Capital Allowances
  • Property VAT Planning
  • Property Incorporation and Portfolio Restructuring
  • Making Tax Digital for property landlords
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Employers

As an employer you can find useful information regarding opportunities to review your payroll processes, such as:

  • PAYE and payroll
  • Share incentives and equity rewards
  • Apprenticeship levy and workforce planning
  • Off-payroll working (IR35)
  • Employment status and self-employed engagements
  • Salary sacrifice
  • National Minimum Wage
  • Termination payments
  • Benefits and expenses
  • Employment allowance

Explore everything in one place

Download our full 2025/2026 Year End Tax Planning guide for a clear, helpful overview, designed to make year end tax feel a little easier.

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Looking for more guidance?

If you would like to find out more about any of the items included in this year end tax planning guide, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team who will be happy to help.

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