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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 the cost of fuel for business journeys in company cars (or,
Am I Eligible for a SDLT Refund?
Q.3 Am I eligible for an SDLT refund? I was previously living with my parents and bought a residential property. Shortly after buying this, 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, but I’m Confused as to Whether I Should Classify Myself as
Am I employed or self-employed under my crew agreement?
Q. Am I employed or self-employed under my crew agreement? A. I work in a production role and do three, four or five jobs a
Applying for a Customs Grant
The next phase of the customs grant scheme is now open for applications. It sees a record £50 million investment as part of the measures
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!), We Assume HMRC Followed Suit with their Interest Rates on Late
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? A: My husband died recently and left all his assets to me in
Are Offshore Investments Subject to Inheritance Tax?
I am resident in the Isle of Man (IOM). I have investments listed with a London broker. Are shares which are designated as an investment
Are Repair Costs Deductible as Allowable Expenses?
Q.2 Can Repair Costs Be Deducted As Allowable Expenses? I Need To Complete My Self-Assessment Return. I’m Confident Filling It In; However, I Have Some
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? Where do you put service charges for a leasehold flat (as
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 2023/24. However, When I Log into the HMRC Website, it says
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 bank account with my wife. We view the money in that
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? I Am Looking At Transferring A Property In Manchester (Without A
Are There Tax Liabilities for Gifted Rental Properties?
Q.2 Gifted rental properties – Any present and future tax liabilities? In 2007, my father and mother purchased an investment property for £198,000 with a
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 maximise my tax allowances? A: Many tax allowances reset on the 6th of
August 2017 Q&A
Question 1: My wife has a part-time job but doesn’t earn enough to pay tax. Can she get tax relief on contributions made to a
Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Near the Limit
Q. I’m close to going over the capital gains tax limit. How can I avoid a bill? A: It is important to remember that capital gains tax
Business Asset Disposal Relief Update
The Spring Budget 2020 announced a significant restriction on future availability of entrepreneur’s relief (ER) for individuals who dispose of all or part of their
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 in Bristol, and I wanted to buy the house (also in
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 their Agent for the Construction Industry Scheme. Can they Include a