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Monthly Tax Q&A
Advisory Fuel Rates Update
HMRC publish rates that can be used by employers wishing to pay their employees...
Am I Eligible for a SDLT Refund?
Q.3 Am I eligible for an SDLT refund? I was previously living with my...
Am I Employed or Self Employed: If I have a Limited Company
Q. I Work through My Own Company Which Pays me a Salary and Dividends,...
Applying for a Customs Grant
The next phase of the customs grant scheme is now open for applications. It...
Are HMRC Interest Rates on Late Payment of Stamp Duty Linked to Bank of England Rates?
Q. When the Bank of England Raised Interest Rates (which it might Do Again!),...
Are My Late Husband’s Overseas Assets Exempt from UK Inheritance Tax?
Q: Are my late husband’s overseas assets exempt from UK IHT when left to me?...
Are Offshore Investments Subject to Inheritance Tax?
I am resident in the Isle of Man (IOM). I have investments listed with...
Are Repair Costs Deductible as Allowable Expenses?
Q.2 Can Repair Costs Be Deducted As Allowable Expenses? I Need To Complete My...
Are Service Charges Included with Ground Rents on a Landlord Tax Return?
Q.3 Are service charges put in with ground rents for a landlord tax return?...
Are Text Messages from HMRC about New PAYE Codes for 2023/24 Legitimate or a Scam?
Q. I’ve been Receiving Text Messages from tax.service.gov.uk Advising of New PAYE Codes for...
Are there any IHT Implications of Gifting Money to our Son and Daughter in-law?
Q.2 Are there any IHT Implications of Gifting Money to our Son and Daughter in-law? I have a joint...
Are There Any Tax Implications If I Transfer My Property To My Spouse?
Q.3 Are There Any Tax Implications If I Transfer My Property To My Spouse?...
Are There Tax Liabilities for Gifted Rental Properties?
Q.2 Gifted rental properties – Any present and future tax liabilities? In 2007, my...
As the end of the tax year approaches, what should I check to maximise my tax allowances?
Q: As the end of the tax year approaches, what should I check to...
August 2017 Q&A
Question 1: My wife has a part-time job but doesn’t earn enough to pay...
Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Near the Limit
Q. I’m close to going over the capital gains tax limit. How can I avoid...
Business Asset Disposal Relief Update
The Spring Budget 2020 announced a significant restriction on future availability of entrepreneur’s relief...
Can a House Swap be Interpreted as Tax Evasion?
Q.2 Can a house swap be interpreted as tax evasion? I’m selling my house...
Can a Scanned Signature Be Used on Form 64-8 for CIS?
Q: Our Accountant has Asked We Complete a Paper 64-8 Authorising them to Act as...
Can Dads Get Government Aid for Paternity Leave?
Q: I’m about to become a father in the next few months, with our baby...