WHAT DOES THE 2020 BUDGET MEAN FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS?
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak presented the 2020 Budget against a backdrop of economic uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus.
Our Budget Summary provides an overview of the key announcements arising from the Chancellor’s speech. Measures for businesses include a capital gains tax reduction in the Entrepreneur’s Relief lifetime limit from £10 million to £1 million, together with changes to Statutory Sick Pay for employees advised to self-isolate because of the coronavirus.
Individuals will benefit from a rise in the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) threshold from £8,632 to £9,500, alongside the abolishment of the 5% VAT rate charged on sanitary products.
Additionally, throughout the Summary you will find informative comments to help you assess the effect that the proposed changes may have on you personally.
If you would like more details, one-to-one advice on any of the issues raised in the Chancellor’s Budget speech, please do get in touch.