Bringing vacant properties back into use may be expensive, especially if extensive renovations are necessary. Domestic building work, including repair, maintenance, and upgrades, is often taxed at the regular vat rate of 20%. In some cases, VAT on construction works is taxed at a lower or even zero-rated rate. It is critical essential you understand […]
A tax break, or tax relief, is a way for you to reduce your tax liability by considering things you spend money on or invest in for your business. It’s the Government’s way of helping to stimulate the economy by ensuring you have more money to spend on your business. It’s also a way to […]
When starting, a new business must select a business structure, which will have both legal and tax implications, and the choice of business structure is a monumental step for a new company. It can affect ongoing costs, liability and how your business team can be configured. This topic becomes particularly timely during tax season, as […]
What is Investors Relief Investors relief is a government scheme implemented to reduce the capital gains tax on the disposal of shares in a private trading company that is not listed on the stock exchange. It applies to shares that are issued on or after 17 March 2016 that are disposed of on or after […]
Key points • The procedure for a company to purchase its own shares is strict and complex, and legal advice should always be obtained. • Buy-backs are useful to return cash to shareholders or to restructure the balance sheet of a company. • Companies Act 2006, s 694 permits private limited companies to buy back […]
Taxpayers reported over 144,000 scams last year, up from 123,000. With self-assessment tax returns due by 31 January 2025, fraudsters may target individuals with fake tax refund offers or payment demands. HMRC warns it never threatens legal action via voicemail or requests personal details by text.
Inheritance tax Introduction to Inheritance tax Inheritance tax (IHT), introduced in the 1986 Finance Act and governed by the Inheritance Tax Act of 1984, replaced the Capital Transfer Tax and Estate Duty. IHT accounts for around £5.5 billion of government revenue, with only 4%-5% of estates paying it, thanks to various reliefs and tax planning […]
