The dust has settled on the Budget, but it has raised many questions. If you’ve been following the news, you may have noticed some significant changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime. Not too long ago, we discussed the possibility of abolishing IHT altogether under the previous government. However, the current situation is quite different—it’s […]
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HM Revenue & Customs, Landlords, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Want to change how the income is split for a jointly owned property?
16
Oct
Oct
Normally, when you own a property jointly, the profits subject to tax are split in proportion to your legal ownership. A jointly owned property is split 50/50. However, what if you want to change how the income is split for a jointly owned property? You can do this if you live with your spouse or a […]
07
Aug
Aug
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 […]
12
Jun
Jun
The first R&D relief scheme was launched back in 2000 for SME’s. It took two further years before a larger company R&D scheme was launched. The scheme was underused for many years and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) were relaxed in processing the claims. HMRC enquiries only really happened in quite extreme cases. However, HMRC’s […]
14
May
May
When selling your home, there are plenty of things to consider and take care of, but tax does not usually fall under that umbrella. The good news is that you typically don’t have to pay tax on the sale of your home or primary residence which is its official name. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is […]
Landlords, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Are you letting out a residential property through a limited company?
05
Apr
Apr
In recent years many landlords have preferred to set up a structure of a property limited company to ease the burden of tax. Of course, this can be a good choice. However, if you are letting out a residential property through a limited company you may have other tax obligations. As a property investor, you […]
03
Apr
Apr
In recent years, the allowances for Inheritance Tax (IHT) have remained stagnant. Consequently, an increasing number of individuals are now liable to pay this tax, which is commonly known as the “death tax”. To mitigate this tax, gifting for Inheritance Tax has become more prevalent. If you are not familiar with how IHT works, here’s […]
20
Mar
Mar
Among the announcements in the Spring 2024 Budget earlier this month was the decision to abolish the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). This means the loss of tax breaks for that type of rental business. Did you watch the Chancellor’s budget speech? During the speech, he mentioned Hon Members from St Austell and Newquay, North Devon, […]
Employee Benefits, Payroll, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Giving back to your employees at Christmas
13
Dec
Dec
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the spirit of giving. As the festive season approaches, you may be considering ways to give back to your employees. This could be in the form of a Christmas bonus, a fun party, and maybe a few gifts. But as you know by now gifting […]
01
Nov
Nov
A couple of years ago we were discussing if contracting was dead in the water. The introduction of IR35 reforms in April 2017 and April 2021 had raised questions. The issue of IR35 so to speak. These reforms transferred the responsibility of determining IR35 status from contractors to clients, causing a significant compliance burden. It […]