VAT refunds for DIY builders If you build your own house or convert an existing property into a home, you may be eligible to apply for a VAT refund on building materials and services. You do not need to be VAT registered to claim a refund. What...
Curtailment of letting relief Landlords have been hit with a number of tax hikes in recent years, and this trend shows no signs of abating. From 6 April 2020, lettings relief – a valuable capital gains tax relief which is available where a property which has...
Private residence relief and the final period exemption From a capital gains tax perspective, there are significant tax savings to be had if a property has been the owner’s only or main residence. The main gains are where the property has been the only or main...
“[The introduction of independent taxation between spouses was] bound to mean that some couples would transfer assets between themselves so that their total tax will reduce; this was an inevitable and acceptable consequence of taxing husbands and wives separately“. Taking this statement from the Chancellor of...
Cash basis for landlords – when does it apply? The cash basis simply takes account of money in and money out – there is no need to worry about debtors and creditors and prepayments and accruals. Income is recognised when received and expenditure is recognised when paid. Since 6 April...
Landlords in the UK with an unincorporated property business can claim mileage rates to reduce the tax on property. The mileage claim is in the form of a deduction in transport expense, which can be used as an alternative to capital allowances based on actual...
The steady increase in house prices in the UK have made owning a property increasingly difficulty. That's why a lot of individuals are jointly owning properties to earn rental income. Rental incomes are subject to tax, and this Due to rising house prices, joint ownership...
Individuals and companies who own properties across the UK can benefit from hiring specialized property accountants. There are many reasons why housing associations, developers, letting agents, and property owners should hire landlord accountants. Seeking the advice of property accountants will help protect against non-compliance of tax...
Income Tax Rates and Bands Recent income tax rates and bands are as follows: 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 Savings rate: 10%, 0% from 2015/16 0 - £5,000 0- £5,000 0- £5,000 Dividend Allowance: 20% NA 0 - £5,000 0 - £5,000 Basic rate: 20% 0 - £31,785 0 - £32,000 0 - £33,500 Higher rate: 40% £31,786 - £150,000 £32,001 - £150,000 £33,501 - £150,000 Additional rate:...
Using a Limited Company to Save Property Tax The analysis of whether it is beneficial for a property investor to use a limited company can be complex and this helpsheet aims to identify some of the key advantages in considering a limited company for this purpose. Any...