 Autumn Budget 2025 Tax Changes: What It Means for You, Your Business and Your Wealth
Expert Analysis & Practical Guidance from Tax Affinity Accountants As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, speculation is running high across the UK. Headlines, leaks and political messaging have made it increasingly difficult for taxpayers to separate rumour from reality. What is clear, however, is that this will be one of the most consequential budgets for families, investors, landlords, small businesses and high-net-worth individuals in recent years. At Tax Affinity Accountants, we have analysed the most credible, evidence-based predictions from economists, industry bodies and policy advisers — and distilled them into a clear, practical briefing so you can plan before changes take effect. As always, we stand ready to help clients review their affairs in advance of Budget Day. Key Themes Expected in the Autumn Budget Despite months of speculation over an income tax rise, the Chancellor appears to have stepped away from the idea of increasing headline rates. Instead, the Government is widely expected to pursue a combination of: ✔ Property & Wealth Measures ✔ Stealth Tax Increases via Threshold Freezes (Fiscal Drag) ✔ Higher Duties and Indirect Taxes ✔ Business Rates Rebalancing ✔ New Road/EV Taxation Models ✔ Targeted NIC and Employer-Cost Adjustments These changes will affect taxpayers differently based on income, assets, property holdings and business structure. Below we break down what may be coming — and what you should do now. 1. Property Taxes & Stamp Duty (SDLT)High likelihood of reform The Treasury is under pressure to raise revenue from the property sector. Credible predictions include:
2. Capital Gains Tax (CGT)Significant risk of increased rates or reduced reliefs CGT is strongly tipped for adjustment because it can raise money from asset-rich individuals without raising headline income taxes. Possible changes include:
3. Inheritance Tax (IHT)High likelihood of rule tightening Think tanks and tax authorities have repeatedly highlighted IHT as an easy revenue source. Possible announcements:
4. Income Tax: Threshold Freezes & Fiscal DragRates may remain the same — but tax bills will still rise Although the Government may avoid raising income-tax rates, it can still increase tax revenue by freezing thresholds, dragging taxpayers into higher bands. Who Will Feel It?
5. National Insurance & Employer CostsTargeted changes possible Broad NI hikes appear unlikely, but smaller, targeted changes remain firmly on the table. Who Will Feel It?
6. Business Rates ReformLikely rebalancing — good for small businesses, harder on large premises Expected measures include:
7. EV & Road Tax Reform (Mileage Charging)Strong likelihood of early announcements As fuel duty revenue collapses, the Government is expected to signal a new model:
8. Alcohol, Tobacco & Duty IncreasesLikely given fiscal pressures Inflation-linked uprating of duties is widely expected. This will particularly impact:
Impact by Taxpayer Category — Quick SummaryBasic-Rate Taxpayers
What You Should Do Now — Your Pre-Budget Checklist ✔ Book a tax planning review before Budget Day ✔ Review any planned disposals of property or investments ✔ Update wills and estate-planning documents ✔ Stress-test business cashflow and payroll costs ✔ Get SDLT, CGT and IHT modelling done early ✔ For businesses — prepare for business-rates changes ✔ For EV owners — assess long-term cost exposure Need Personalised Advice? Act Now. Tax Affinity Accountants can help you model different scenarios, protect your assets, reduce exposure to new taxes, and plan ahead with confidence. 📞 Get a call back today by filing in this form - Contact Form 🌐 Or visit: www.taxaffinity.com Our team of specialists are here to support individuals, landlords, investors, SMEs and high-net-worth clients with clear, proactive planning before any changes take effect. #AutumnBudget2025 #UKTaxUpdate #TaxPlanning #HMRC #SmallBusinessUK #LandlordTax #UKFinance #TaxNews #Accountants #TaxAffinity #SaveTaxLegally By Anni Khan at Tax Affinity Accountants Tax Affinity Accountants are experts Business, Tax and Accountancy. With branches in Worcester Park and Kingston upon Thames and Epsom and Ewell they are considered in the Industry to be expert tax accountants and tax advisors for both individuals and small & medium sized businesses (SME's). Helping and supporting both individuals and limited company owners / self employed people throughout the UK and the world, they regularly help clients grow their business providing tailored advice and support. Their support has been considered invaluable by many clients and key to their success. For more information visit www.taxaffinity.com. To read more interesting articles like this visit www.taxaffinity.com/blog. Please feel free to comment and share this with your friends.
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At Tax Affinity we believe in improving the financial lives of every person in the world. Each time the UK treasury government makes budget announcements we spend time reading through the information to help our clients support our clients with the best information to drive their businesses forward even during a down turn. The key points are listed below for a quick guide:
By Anni Khan at Tax Affinity Accountants Tax Affinity Accountants are experts Business, Tax and Accountancy. With branches in Worcester Park and Kingston upon Thames and Epsom and Ewell they are considered in the Industry to be expert business accountants and tax advisors for both individuals and small & medium sized businesses (SME's). Helping and supporting both individuals and limited company owners / self employed people throughout the UK and the world, they regularly help clients grow their business providing tailored advice and support. Their support has been considered invaluable by many clients and key to their success. For more information visit www.taxaffinity.com. To read more interesting articles like this visit www.taxaffinity.com/blog. Please feel free to comment and share this with your friends.  The Chancellor yesterday announced a raft of new measures to support businesses in the UK. Below are the key points to help you and your business:
Job Support Scheme - to replace the Furlough scheme
If an employee (e.g. Mr Bob Smith) works reduced hours the employer pays for that. And in addition the employer and government pay one third of the lost pay each (up to the cap £697.92). So if Mr Bob Smith normally worked for an employer at £2,000 a month, and then worked 50% hours, he would get £1,000 normal pay plus £333 extra from their employer and £333 from the government. Self Employed Support - SEISS Grants
Bounce Back (BBL) Loans and Covid (CBILS) Loans - time extended from 6 to 10 years to repay + chance to pay interest only
Tax - 5% VAT to remain longer, VAT deferred interest free payments, more time to pay HMRC
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