In this episode, Mark Morton unpacks the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Autumn Budget 2025. From leaked proposals on income tax and dividend rates to potential changes in pension contributions and road charging for electric vehicles, Mark explores the lack of clear strategy and its impact on business confidence. He questions whether knee-jerk reactions are replacing long-term planning and what that means for taxpayers and businesses. For more information on this topic and more, p...
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In this episode, Mark Morton unpacks the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Autumn Budget 2025. From leaked proposals on income tax and dividend rates to potential changes in pension contributions and road charging for electric vehicles, Mark explores the lack of clear strategy and its impact on business confidence. He questions whether knee-jerk reactions are replacing long-term planning and what that means for taxpayers and businesses. For more information on this topic and more, p...
On 21 July 2025, the government published draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025-26 for consultation. In this brief episode, Mark Morton shares his immediate reaction. Much of the content was pre-announced, including: Inheritance Tax Overhaul – the government is proceeding with reforms to agricultural and business property reliefs, effective from April 2026, and bringing unused pension funds and death benefits into the scope of IHT from April 2027.Making Tax Digital (MTD) Evolves – the...
Mercia Podcast
In this episode, Mark Morton unpacks the uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Autumn Budget 2025. From leaked proposals on income tax and dividend rates to potential changes in pension contributions and road charging for electric vehicles, Mark explores the lack of clear strategy and its impact on business confidence. He questions whether knee-jerk reactions are replacing long-term planning and what that means for taxpayers and businesses. For more information on this topic and more, p...
