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Property & Landlord Tax

Rent-a-room scheme

The rent-a-room scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent-a-room in their home. The current…

26 Jun 2019 Read article

Capital Gains Tax

Gifts with strings attached

The majority of gifts made during a person's life are not subject to tax at the time of the gift.…

18 Jun 2019 Read article

Self Assessment & Income Tax

The tax consequences of social events

The cost of a staff party or other annual entertainment is generally allowed as a deduction for tax purposes. If…

18 Jun 2019 Read article

Capital Gains Tax

Selling the family heirlooms

There are special rules concerning the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of personal possessions also known…

18 Jun 2019 Read article

Property & Landlord Tax

When does ATED apply?

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) came into effect from 1 April 2013. The tax applies to certain Non-Natural…

18 Jun 2019 Read article

VAT

VAT and disaggregation

The artificial separation of businesses is where two or more businesses are split, and each 'separate' entity operates below the…

18 Jun 2019 Read article

Employee Benefits & Expenses

On your e-bike

The Cycling Minister, Michael Ellis, has announced a number of changes to the Cycle to Work scheme in an announcement…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

HMRC Updates

HMRC cancels penalties charged to 6,000 families

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in January 2013 and applies a charge to taxpayers whose income…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

HMRC Updates

HMRC blocks phone fraudsters

Fraudsters have been blocked from using HMRC’s most used helpline numbers after the introduction of new defensive controls. These fraudsters…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

HMRC Updates

Genuine HMRC messages

HMRC has issued an updated version of their online guidance on Genuine HMRC contact and recognising phishing emails and texts.…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

Company Formation

Free information about companies

A surprising amount of free information about companies is available from Companies House. This is in line with the government’s…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

Property & Landlord Tax

Employer owned property and sub-letting

In some industries, employers provide accommodation to employees because this is required by the nature of the job. There are…

11 Jun 2019 Read article

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More Latest News insights

Rent-a-room scheme

Gifts with strings attached

The tax consequences of social events

Selling the family heirlooms

When does ATED apply?

VAT and disaggregation

On your e-bike

HMRC cancels penalties charged to 6,000 families

HMRC blocks phone fraudsters

Genuine HMRC messages

Free information about companies

Employer owned property and sub-letting

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