As a landlord, managing your finances effectively is crucial to the success and growth of your property investments. One key aspect of this is filing your self-assessment tax returns on time. The official deadline for the year ending 5th April 2024 is the 31st of January 2025. However, there are many compelling reasons to consider…Read More
If you have acquired a property from an estate and you are classed as a Property Trader you may be eligible to be exempt from SDLT, subject to a few relevant conditions. To be classed as a Property Trader you can be a company or a limited liability partnership and be in the business of…Read More
The official deadline for filing your self-assessment tax returns for the year ending 5th April 2024 is the 31st of January 2025. However, there are many reasons to consider filing your taxes months before this date. First, understanding your tax liability early in the year can give you a clear picture of your profit for…Read More
Dext, Apron, and QuickBooks’ Receipt Snap each have unique strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different types of businesses. Dext Dext integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, offering a comprehensive suite of products tailored for various clients and businesses. QuickBooks’ Receipt Snap Receipt Snap is a straightforward tool primarily suited for smaller companies or…Read More
If you have acquired some valuable antiques or artefacts or have inherited some bespoke Jewellery and wish to sell it on, you may be subject to capital gains tax. The rates for capital gains tax are at 10% for basic rate taxpayer and 20% for higher rate taxpayers. These items are known as non-wasting Chattels…Read More
Salary sacrifice is a scheme that allows employees to exchange part of their salary in favour of savings for the future. The savings can take many non-cash benefit forms such as pension contributions. As employees are giving up a portion of their salary in favour of pension contributions their gross pay will decrease. Therefore, the…Read More
You may wish to know about increasing your tax relief for rental income. Whether you are an individual, in a partnership or part of a company, if you let properties, you can benefit from a tax deduction from rental income for replacing DOMESTIC ITEMS such as moveable furniture, household appliances, kitchen utensils and TV’s, etc.…Read More
The child benefit system in the UK offers valuable financial support to families with children. However, many families are unaware of potential tax-saving opportunities that can enhance their child benefit income. In this blog, we explore how strategic financial planning through gift aid donations and pension contributions can optimise tax savings and maximise benefits for…Read More
The general concept when it comes to multiple lettings is that income and expenditure is treated as one business. Any income and expenditure in relation to overseas properties, however, will be treated as a separate business from the UK properties. In terms of income tax relief for any losses made on a property, this can’t…Read More
Inheritance Tax is the levy placed by the government on the possessions left over by a deceased individual. This is a controversial topic of discussion politically, due to the rate and nature of the tax, and it can become rather complex due to the number of rules in place. However, there are several ways to…Read More
According to HMRC, millions of pounds of higher and additional rate tax relief goes unclaimed every year because individuals either don’t realise they are entitled to it, or they fail to identify their gift aid payments made. If you make a gift aid donation or a donation to a community amateur sports club (CASC), this…Read More
Gifting property is where the ownership of the property is transferred without compensation. However, when gifting a property, there are many rules when it comes to taxes making the matter more complex. In particular, the concept of “gifts with reservation” has significant implications for both the donor and the recipient. Understanding these implications is crucial…Read More
Gifting a property can be an attractive option for transferring ownership in the UK. However, it’s crucial to understand the tax implications and regulations surrounding property gifting. In this blog, we will address two common questions: whether capital gains tax (CGT) applies to gifted properties and whether it is possible to gift a property under…Read More
HMRC’s interest rates on overpaid or underpaid tax will increase from July 2023. HMRC’s interest rates on overpaid or underpaid tax will increase from July 2023, but it is not as simple as that: From 3 July 2023 the interest rates for Corporation tax will change to: From 11 July 2023, the interest rates…Read More
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), is an annual return and tax that is due to be submitted and paid to HMRC if your limited company owns a UK residential property valued at more than £500,000. There are reliefs and exemptions available and please feel free to contact us at PJCO if you are unsure…Read More
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Robert Kiyosaki
