Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that effectively defers Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The relief can be claimed when assets are given away (including certain shares) or sold for less than they are worth to help benefit the buyer. The relief means
If you run a business and manage your planning by scribbling notes on the back of an envelope, you might be advised to read the contents of this article. When the economy is vibrant, effectively when there are an abundance of buyers in your
In a recent article we explained how granting lengthy credit limits to customers was as good as letting them keep your money in their bank account. In this post we describe the opposite situation, where you are granted longer terms to pay bills from
There are now less than 100 days to file your 2022-23 Self-Assessment tax return online. The deadline is 31 January 2024. The deadline for paper returns ended on 31 October 2023. You should also be aware that payment of any tax due should also be
Humza Yousaf, Scotland's First Minister, has announced that council tax rates will be frozen in the next financial year to support people struggling with the effects of high inflation. First Minister Humza Yousaf said that the: “Announcement
Fraudsters are continuing to target taxpayers with scam emails in advance of the deadline for the submission of Self-Assessment returns for the 2022-23 tax year. In the 12 months to September 2023, HMRC received more than 130,000 reports of
The cost of a staff party or other annual entertainment is generally allowed as a deduction for tax purposes. If you meet the various criteria outlined below, then there is no requirement to report anything to HMRC or pay tax and National Insurance.
The replacement of domestic items relief enables landlords to claim tax relief when they replace movable furniture, furnishings, household appliances and kitchenware in a rental property. The allowance is available for the cost of domestic items such
If you earn over £100,000 in any tax year your personal allowance is gradually reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income over £100,000 irrespective of age. This means that any taxable receipt that takes your income over £100,000 will result
The Government has withdrawn draft regulations after consultation with companies raised concerns about imposing additional reporting requirements. Instead, the Government will pursue options to reduce the burden of red tape to ensure the UK is one
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