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What is Rent a Room Relief

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Rent a Room scheme was introduced twenty years ago and still remains a very useful relief when you share your home with tenants. The move was initially made to encourage you as taxpayers to share your spare space. Twenty years on we still have a housing crisis, so the relief remains relevant. So, what is […]

Business expense if you don’t charge a market rent?

Are you a landlord? Have you let out your property at an undervalue? If so, what business expense can you claim if you don’t charge a market rent? As a landlord and a tax payer you want to maximise tax savings and claim all the possible expenses against your rents.   Why would you not […]

Disclose any undeclared property income

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Let Property Campaign (LPC) provides you with an opportunity to disclose any undeclared property income. By taking advantage of this campaign, you could get your tax affairs up to date and benefit from the best possible terms. It is always advisable to approach HMRC first because it puts you […]

The £1,000 Allowances – What are they?

The area of tax is full of reliefs and allowances.  Knowing what these are allows you to plan your tax affairs and reduce the tax you need to pay.  One such allowance is what we refer to as the £1,000 allowance.  Actually there are two areas where you are entitled to a £1,000 allowance so […]

Why financial information matters when it comes to running your business

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In today’s challenging economic environment, small businesses must be prepared to navigate potential financial and logistical challenges. As accountants, we bring a wealth of expertise and can play a crucial role in ensuring your business success by reminding you why financial information matters when it comes to running your business. Last year, 25,158 corporate insolvencies […]

Capital Gains on residential properties

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The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax free allowance has now fallen to £3,000 (2024/2025). The policy was announced in the former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement in 2022.  This reduction in the tax free allowance will result in more individuals being subject to the CGT regime. Additionally, most landlords selling their properties are also […]

Tax deductible expenses for your business

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Setting up a business is both exciting and worrying. There’s so much to do and the topic of tax deductible expenses for business might not even be on the radar!  However, no doubt you want to optimise your tax position whilst making sure you stay on the right side of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). […]

What is duality of purpose?

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As accountants, we have become accustomed to seeing situations where our clients combine their business and personal expenses.  Our role is often (especially when we are doing the bookkeeping) to sift through these expenses and explain the duality of purpose to our clients. So, what is duality of purpose?  Simply explained duality of purpose is […]

Our work in the community

Myers Clark has always believed that a strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important for the company, its clients, and the community. For years, we have been helping financially where possible. Albeit in a very small way. We used to have dress-down days like the “mufty days” in school, and staff members would donate money […]