How do you get a repayment from HMRC? When you have overpaid tax, you obviously want it repaid. But how do you get a repayment from HMRC? How will you know if you are entitled to a refund of tax? And once you know is it necessary to complete a Self-Assessment Tax Return? […]
Category Archives: Tax Advice
Business Tips, HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Planning
Letting out your property as a holiday let?
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May
May
The pandemic is said to bring a few behavioural changes. Working from home including “blended working” is one such example and letting out your property as a holiday let may be another one. During the later part of 2021 many councils in the tourist areas of the country were experiencing significant rises is housing waiting […]
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May
May
The most common question we deal with when preparing accounts for landlords is “is it a repair or improvement”? It can often be difficult to distinguish between repairs and improvements. However, it’s extremely important to report them correctly for tax purposes. Repairs are often referred to as revenue expenditure and improvements as capital expenditure. […]
06
Apr
Apr
Whilst tax is unlikely to be at the top of your list of important issues if you decide to separate, the potential benefits which could arise from prudent tax planning can ensure that both parties do not have unexpected and unwanted tax charges. This is particularly relevant for Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”), which, in reality, […]
Employee Benefits, Myers Clark Updates, National Insurance, Payroll, Tax Advice, Tax Planning
Is Salary Sacrifice a good idea?
02
Mar
Mar
You may have heard the term “salary sacrifice” on occasions and wondered what it is. Have you ever wondered if you should participate in the scheme either as an employee or an employer? Basically, is salary sacrifice a good idea? What is Salary Sacrifice? Salary sacrifice schemes are not a new thing and have […]
capital gains tax, HM Revenue & Customs, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Capital Gains Tax Deferral Relief – Enterprise Investment Scheme (“EIS”) Investments
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Feb
Feb
Are you thinking of selling an asset? Or have you recently sold or gifted an asset that gave rise to a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability? If so, there is an often underutilised relief that could improve your cash position; Capital Gains Tax Deferral Relief. If you pay income tax at the higher or […]
02
Feb
Feb
Why will be it be necessary to do some tax planning moving forward. You may have seen in the press last week, there is not going be a “U” turn with the introduction of the new health social care levy. The UK government borrowed another £16.8 billion in December 2021 and the Covid 19 pandemic […]
23
Nov
Nov
For a few months now, we have known there is an acute shortage of talented people in the general workforce in the United Kingdom. Some industries such as hospitality are having more of an acute shortage due to other factors such as Brexit, but staff shortage is spreading across all industries and in all parts […]
28
Sep
Sep
Do you ever get the impression that to simplify processes, the government complicates it even more? One example is the “simplification” of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime regarding reporting. Selling an investment property and capital gains tax should be something on your mind if you are a landlord. Whilst trying to simplify the process […]
01
Jun
Jun
The PSA mechanism allows you to make one annual payment to HMRC which will cover the tax and all national insurance due on the expense or benefit.