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Can a US resident claim UK principal private residence relief on a UK flat?
Q. Can a US resident claim UK principal private residence relief on a UK flat? A. I inherited a flat from my mother in 2009.
Can Dads Get Government Aid for Paternity Leave?
Q: I’m about to become a father in the next few months, with our baby arriving in late June. Am I entitled to any kind of
Can foreign pensions remain untaxed in Spain under the Beckham Law?
Q. Can foreign pensions remain untaxed in Spain under the Beckham Law? A. I have lived in the UK for over 20 years but now live in
Can Gifting My Home to the Children Reduce Inheritance Tax?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can gifting your home to your children reduce inheritance tax? It can, but only if you move out or pay
Can HGV Training and License Expenses be Claimed?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you lower your tax by claiming the cost of HGV training? It depends on whether you are self-employed or
Can I Avoid Inheritance Tax by Gifting Money Early?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you avoid inheritance tax by gifting money early? Often, yes. Gifts of money to individuals are free of inheritance
Can I Claim Marriage Allowance if My Husband Isn’t Working?
Last updated: 14 October 2026 Can you claim Marriage Allowance if your husband isn’t working? Yes, and that is exactly who it is for. If
Can I claim phone and internet costs as a self-employed home worker?
Q. Can I claim phone and internet costs as a self-employed home worker? A. I’m a part-time self-employed graphic designer and work from home. I
Can I Claim Tax Relief for the Unpaid Bill
Question: I am a self-employed builder. I carried out a job for a customer and invoiced him for £750. The customer did not pay the
Can I Claim Tax Relief on a Discount Given to a Charity?
My company has discounted our services to a local charity by £2,500, compared to the normal cost for our services. Can that discount be classed
Can I Claim Tax Relief on Professional Fees?
Q: As part of my professional role, I belong to a professional body, for which I pay membership fees each year. It’s becoming somewhat expensive to
Can I Claim the Cost of the Course Against My Self Employed Earnings?
Q. I am a self employed dentist wanting to expand my knowledge and specialise in a particular branch of dentistry. I have discovered that there is
Can I Claim the Costs Incurred for Demolishing an Outbuilding?
I had an outbuilding demolished at my buy-to- let property to create car parking spaces for the tenant. Is the demolition of the outhouse (an
Can I Claim the Employer’s Allowance for 2023/24 if My Business’s NIC Bill Exceeded?
Q. The Payroll for My Business has Increased During 2022/23, So the Employer’s NIC Bill Topped £100,000 for the First Time. Does this Mean I
Can I Get a Customs Grant?
Businesses need to prepare ahead of new Customs procedures coming into play in 2021 when the Brexit transition period ends. The Government has made funding
Can I Gift a Buy-to-Let Property in Manchester to My Son?
Q.3 Tax implications of gifting a buy-to-let property? Can I gift a buy-to-let property in Manchester to my son, and if so, will I have
Can I Invest on Behalf of My Company in an ISA for Higher Interest Rates?
Q. Can I Invest £100,000 on Behalf of My Company in a New Savings Account Designed for Individuals, to Take Advantage of a Higher Interest
Can I Offset My Loss on Shares Against my Personal Tax Allowance?
I am a pensioner, whose self-assessment return will show a substantial loss on online CFD trading. I have depleted my savings and cannot trade again.
Can I Offset my Rental Income against the Rent that I Pay?
I’m looking to rent my house in Derby and use all the rental income to rent a room in Brighton to be closer to my
Can I pass on recently inherited cash (£10k) from my mum to my kids as a gift from surplus income (as I don’t need it), and avoid inheritance tax?
Q: Can I pass on recently inherited cash (£10k) from my mum to my kids as a gift from surplus income (as I don’t need it),