Mixed-Use Properties and SDLT
For stamp duty land tax (SDLT) purposes, a property may be a residential property, a non-residential property or a mixed-use property. The classification is important
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CGT and Furnished Holiday Lettings After the FHL Abolition
Last updated: 19 October 2026 Furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) used to enjoy several capital gains tax (CGT) reliefs that were normally only available to trading
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Selling the Garden for Development
If you own a large plot of land that you no longer require but you don’t want to move home, you may consider selling some
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Are You Entitled To Small Business Rate Relief?
Business rates are charged on non-domestic properties like shops, offices, warehouses, factories and holiday rentals or guest houses. However, if your property’s rateable value is
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Do you Need to Complete A Tax Return?
Even if you pay all your tax through PAYE, you may still need to complete a Self-Assessment tax return if you are a high earner.
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Mobile Phones – A Worthwhile Benefit
The tax system contains a number of exemptions, some of which are more useful than others. One of the more valuable exemptions is that for
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NIC Advantages of Part-Time Workers
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Employers looking to take on new staff may wish to consider employing two or more part-time workers rather than one
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Tax and Tips
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 sets out a new legal framework for the fair allocation of tips. A new Code of Practice is
A Different Method of Paying Tax
Tax payments for the self-employed or those who declare their income under self-assessment are payable by 31 January and 31 July every year. Taxpayers who
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Class 2 National Insurance Voluntary Contributions Are No More
Last updated: 18 October 2026 Class 2 NICs are flat-rate contributions that, since 6 April 2024, the self-employed pay only voluntarily, at £3.65 a week
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