The SDLT supplement and changing your main residence
In most cases, a higher rate of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) applies to the purchase of second and subsequent residential properties in England and …
VAT and DIY housebuilders
A person who buys a new home from a property developer does not have to pay VAT on it as the sale is zero-rated. However, …
Which home is the main residence?
Private residence relief is a valuable capital gains tax relief which means that a person does not have to pay capital gains tax on any …
Do you have to take a dividend? Reasons why not to
Many directors believe they have an absolute right to monies deposited in a company’s bank accounts. However, payment cannot just be withdrawn as there are …
Tax implications of company failure
With interest rates falling, business growth should follow. While this is waiting to happen, companies continue to close. The latest statistics published by the Insolvency …
Retiring an employee tax efficiently
Just because an employee receives a lump sum on leaving does not necessarily mean the payment is exempt from tax under the £30,000 exemption for …
Advantages of filing your 2023/24 tax return early
The deadline for filing your 2023/24 Self Assessment tax return online is 31 January 2025. An earlier deadline of 30 December 2024 applies if you …
IHT transferable nil rate bands
The nil rate band is the amount that a person may leave free of inheritance tax. Each person has their own nil rate band, which …
Five common capital gains tax errors
HMRC have revealed that every year lots of simple errors are made in tax returns in relation to capital gains tax which result in the …
Tax-free savings income in 2024/25
Up to certain limits, it is possible to enjoy some savings income tax-free. The extent to which this is possible depends on the rate at …
Cash basis by default
For 2024/25 and later tax years, unless they elect otherwise, unincorporated businesses must prepare their accounts and calculate their taxable profit using the cash basis. …
Should I sell before the end of the FHL regime?
Furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) enjoy tax advantages not available to landlords letting residential property on long-term lets. The advantages are particularly beneficial when it comes …
