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HMRC: Timely compliance is crucial for landlords
Heed the warning ...

    

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The Perils Of Gifting Cash To Your Children
It can be a real tax trap ...

    

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Navigating the complexities of changing CGT rates
Business owners need a strategy ...

    

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R&D Tax Relief: Common Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
Prepare, document and comply ...

    

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How A Bathroom Access Issue Cost £64k In MDR
The importance of clear separation and accessibility ...

    

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A Closer Look At Possible National Insurance Changes
The first Labour budget is looming ...

    

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Address Any Missing National Insurance Contributions Soon!
And get the maximum state pension ...

    

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Anticipating Increasing Employee Costs In The Budget
Businesses can adapt ...

    

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Could You Be Eligible for a State Pension Increase?
A guide for UK taxpayers ...

    

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High Earners in the UK May Need To File A Tax Return
HMRC are looking at your 2021/22 income ...

    

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EIS and VCT Extension Has Been Confirmed
Boosting the entrepreneurial ecosystem ...

    

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More Families Facing Shocking Inheritance Tax Bills
Beware the seven year rule ...

    

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Top Tips To Beat The Dividend Tax Trap
How to reduce your tax on dividends ...

    

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The Student Loan Threshold Is Frozen Until 2027
What it means for students ...

    

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HMRC Cracks Down on Crypto Tax Evasion
Are you a tax slacker?

    

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Furnished Holiday Lets in UK Face Tax Hike From April 2025
What can landlords do?

    

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PSAs: The Gift That Keeps on Giving for Employers
Motivating your employees the easy way ...

    

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Understanding the Benefits of Patent Box
Why don't more businesses claim it?

    

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The Ins and Outs of Employing Young People
Consider their age first ...

    

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Now Labour Are In Government What Tax Rises Are Coming?
The Chancellor doesn't have much wiggle room ...

    

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HMRC Warn Of CGT Penalties for One-Off Transactions
Potential changes are on the horizon ...

    

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Thousands of Pensioners May Be Eligible for DWP Refund
Are you owed money from the Government?

    

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VAT On Holiday Lets And Serviced Accommodation
Is your income over the VAT threshold?

    

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Are Hybrid Working Expenses Tax Deductible?
A guide for UK professionals ...

    

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Election 2024: Potential Tax Changes Coming Within 100 Days
Who's proposed what?

    

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Child Benefit for 16-Year-Olds In Further Education
What parents need to know ...

    

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ERS: What Are Employment Related Securities?
And what actions do I need to take?

    

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HMRC Taking A Good Look At Savvy Online Sellers
Thriving in the world of online commerce ...

    

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How Reduced CGT Allowance Puts Crypto Investors At Risk
Protecting your crypto investments ...

    

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Understanding Self-Assessment Late Filing Penalties
Up to £10 per day ...

    

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Working From Home And Commuting
HMRC clarifies the tax rules ...

    

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Essential Tax Tips: How to Grow Your Pension
And beat the stealth tax ...

    

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P11D: Focus On Staff Entertaining
Are you reporting it correctly?

    

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Maximising Your Tax Savings as an Airbnb Host
How to stay on the good side of HMRC ...

    

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The Future of Furnished Holiday Lets in the UK
Start planning for the potential impacts ...

    

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ATED: Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings Deadline
It's fast approaching ...

    

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New Cap On High Income Child Benefit Charge
Changes in the Spring Budget 2024 ...

    

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Changes To Research And Development Tax Relief
What you need to know ...

    

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HMRC Targets The Unrepresented in Basis Period Reform
It's a positive change for most ...

    

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Double Cab PickUps Are Still Vans And Not Cars!
The Government performs a screeching u-turn ...

    

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The Rise In Inheritance Tax Penalties
What you need to know ...

    

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The Government Is Facing Pressure To Scrap HICBC
What you need to know ...

    

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Should You Set Up A Trust Or Family Investment Company?
There are pros and cons for both ...

    

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Do You Need To Make A Voluntary Disclosure To HMRC?
It's important to get the right advice ...

    

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Builder Wins Private Residence Relief Case Against HMRC
Always maintain accurate records ...

    

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Claiming Child Benefit in the UK Just Got Easier
A guide for new parents ...

    

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Director Loans And Breathing Space Under S455
A useful tool for directors ...

    

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Evading Tax Penalties on Excessive Director's Loan Accounts
Do you use your director's loan account?

    

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Is the End Near for Members Voluntary Liquidation?
Exploring the potential changes ...

    

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HMRC Targets Businesses in Crackdown on Electronic Till Fraud
Takeaways and restaurants beware ...

    

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HMRC and the Taxation of Cryptoassets
Different rules for individuals and companies ...

    

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Seven Key Tax Planning Points for SMEs To Watch
Developing the right knowledge and strategies ...

    

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Rising Interest Rates Provide A Boost For Savers
But they may need to pay more tax ...

    

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Deadline for DIY Housebuilders VAT Scheme Extended
A step towards simplifying the process ...

    

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How UK Landlords Are Enjoying Record-Breaking Income
It's always been a popular investment ...

    

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Beware Of Tax Imposters Offering Rebates
A friendly reminder ...

    

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COVID-19 And The Impending Surge in Director Bans
For misusing government pandemic support ...

    

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An Overview Of The Benefits Of EIS And SEIS
Helping to boost innovation ...

    

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Are You Due A National Insurance Refund On Car Allowances?
How the recent upper tribunal decision may impact you ...

    

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Navigating UK Inheritance Tax For Overseas Investors
A comprehensive guide for non-residents ...

    

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VAT For The Rent To Serviced Accommodation Business Model
Insights from Sonder Europe Ltd vs HMRC ...

    

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HMRC: Renovating a Home Does Not Make It Uninhabitable
Stamp duty rebate denied ...

    

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Limited Company Ownership in the Buy-to-Let Market
Tax benefits drive landlords toward corporate structures ...

    

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Landlords Rethink Property Investments Amid Tax Changes
There's been a rise in property disposals ...

    

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HMRC Wins Appeal Over Capital Gains Tax Discrepancy
Due to an evident lack of knowledge ...

    

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Paying For Employee Eye Tests
Has HMRC gone a bit cross-eyed?

    

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Tax Debt Is Rising As Small Businesses Struggle To Pay
And business failure rates are increasing too ...

    

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The Normal Expenditure Out Of Income Exemption
A valuable Inheritance Tax relief ...

    

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HMRC To Gather More Information From Taxpayers
Commencing in 2025/26 ...

    

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Guide To Tax-Efficient School Fee Planning In The UK
Ensure any planning aligns with tax legislation ...

    

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Tax Issues For Estates In Administration
Things to be aware of ...

    

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HMRC Nudge Letters: Now It's The Turn Of PSCs
The HMRC Wealth Team have their eye on you ...

    

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What Are Some VAT Traps For Holiday Lets?
The challenges are ever-present ...

    

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HMRC Writing To Taxpayers Named In Pandora Papers
Unveiling hidden financial secrets ...

    

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HMRC Increases Interest Rate
In line with the Bank of England ...

    

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IR35 Blunders Lands UKRI with £36M Tax Bill
Paying the price for historic errors ...

    

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Revamping The Construction Industry Scheme
HMRC's simplification effort ...

    

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Government Reviewing Dodgy Rent-To-Rent Market
Strengthening protections for landlords and tenants ...

    

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Charitable Giving: An Effective Strategy for Tax Reduction
Three methods to minimise your tax liability ...

    

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Fraudulent HMRC Legal Claim Calls Are Still Common
Be vigilant and cautious ...

    

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New Holiday Let Registration And Planning Scheme
Will it boost local affordable housing?

    

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SDLT: Potential Changes Following HMRC Consultation
What's on the horizon?

    

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Gaps In Your National Insurance Records?
Make a voluntary payment soon ...

    

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IHT: Tax Considerations When Making Gifts To Grandchildren
A great way to shrink your estate ...

    

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Why Should You Use A Property Tax Advisor?
Don't leave things too late ...

    

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Thousands Miss Out On Tax Free Childcare
Are you eligible?

    

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End Of Year Tax Planning Checklist
8 ways to reduce your tax bill ...

    

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HMRC Sends Nudge Letters To Gig-Economy Workers
They could be using dirty data though ...

    

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Should Inheritance Tax And Income Tax Be Paid On Pensions On Death?
My view on potential reforms ...

    

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Practical Implications Of The Class 2 NIC Changes
How does it affect low-profit traders?

    

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Navigating Company Car Taxes: Alternatives to Going Electric
These strategies could be more beneficial ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Positive Changes On Separation And Divorce
No gain, no loss ...

    

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HMRC Delays MTD For ITSA
This will be welcomed by many ...

    

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Taxpayers To Lose Millions In Unclaimed Tax Deposits
Another potential stealth tax ...

    

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HMRC Increases Interest Rate On Late Paid Tax
It could go up again soon ...

    

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Have You Fully Declared The Loan Charge?
HMRC may be coming after you ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax On Divorce
Will you be liable?

    

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Inheritance Tax: Gifts Out Of Income A Very Valuable Relief
As long as you can maintain your usual standard of living ...

    

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HMRC Is Writing To Companies About ATED Valuations
Owners may not be aware of the risks ...

    

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The New Register Of Overseas Entities
The UK Goverment takes it very seriously ...

    

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Where Are We Now With The Mini Budget?
It seems to change by the day ...

    

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HMRC Enquiries On The Increase
As business returns to normal ...

    

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When Is A Partnership Not A Partnership?
When you don't document it correctly ...

    

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Sterling Falls After Chancellor Announces New Growth Plan
Fallout from Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement ...

    

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The Benefits Of Company Pension Contributions
Extracting income from your limited company ...

    

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HMRC Vs Private Hire Taxi Drivers
Over 4,000 fail to pay the right tax ...

    

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When To Charge The Reduced Rate Of VAT
And when to charge at the standard rate ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Are You One Of The Estimated 26,500?
Have you paid on your property gains?

    

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Did You Rent Property During The Commonwealth Games?
You may receive a letter from HMRC soon ...

    

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What Are The Penalties For Failure To Register A Trust?
Probably none for an innocent mistake ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: What Is Classed As Residential Property?
How about an orchard?

    

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HMRC Mileage Rates Vs The Increasing Cost Of Fuel
Are you thinking of paying an excess?

    

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HMRC Enquiries: What To Do When They Get In Touch!
The most important thing is not to panic ...

    

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Tax Relief Available On Loans To Traders
There isn't a time limit ...

    

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Key Tax Considerations When Buying A Holiday Home
There are ways to manage tax exposure ...

    

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Inheritance Tax Benefits Of Property Investment Companies
A very affordable tax planning option ...

    

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Period Of Grace Elections For Furnished Holiday Lettings
HMRC now includes unforeseen circumstances ...

    

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HMRC To Widen Exemptions For Small Trusts And Estates
It'll mean more will not pay tax ...

    

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HMRC Issues Guidance On The IHT Nil-Rate Band
Start by quantifying the potential liability ...

    

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National Insurance Increase Affects Dividends
When 1.25% translates into 17% ...

    

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Basis Period Reform: The Problem With Estimated Figures
Accepting a degree of error?

    

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Remember To File Your Employment Related Securities Return
The deadline is fast approaching ...

    

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HICBC: The High Income Child Benefit Charge Threshold
The threshold was never increased ...

    

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Benefits Of The Share For Share Exchange Rules
More complex than it seems ...

    

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What Is The Optimum Directors Salary For This Tax Year?
Not what you think ...

    

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P87: HMRC Formalises Employment Expenses Claims
Mandatory from the 7th of May 2022 ...

    

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What Is A Family Investment Company?
Or just FIC for short ...

    

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Investors' Relief: Attracting Investment Into Business
Introduced in the Finance Act 2016 ...

    

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HMRC Continues To Target Buy-To-Let Landlords
Do you know your tax liabilities?

    

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Have You Got Your Tax Plan In Place?
The very heart of your financial future ...

    

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HMRC Looking To Speed Up Self-Assessment Registrations
Bringing registration dates into line ...

    

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Tax Loophole Closed On Furnished Holiday Lets
A loophole created by the Government itself ...

    

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The Rent-A-Room Scheme Explained
A source of tax-free rental income ...

    

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All About The Landlord Borrowing Trap
Known as the Osborne Tax ...

    

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Taxation Of Serviced Accommodation
The benefits and disadvantages ...

    

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An Accountant Or A Tax Advisor
Which one is right for you?

    

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Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas
Here's some fun tax trivia for you ...

    

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Changes To Inheritance Tax Reporting Requirements
A welcome relief to many ...

    

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Closing A Stamp Duty Land Tax Loophole
Regarding mixed property purchases ...

    

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Treating Your Staff And Customers At Christmas
Be careful how much you spend ...

    

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HMRC Are Sending Nudge Letters About Cryptocurrency
If you get one, speak to your tax advisor ...

    

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Are You Behind With Your Tax Bills?
Expect HMRC's approach to change soon ...

    

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CGT Filing Deadline Extended To 60 Days
Following on from the budget ...

    

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HMRC Is Collecting Information On You!
Very, very detailed information ...

    

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Increase In The Taxation Of Dividends
Changing from April 2022 ...

    

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Important Changes To The Reporting Of Non-Taxable Trusts
Register via the Trust Registration Service ...

    

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Expat Landlords Disclose Undeclared Rental Income
248 have come forward so far ...

    

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Overview Of The Health And Social Care Levy
Or the Care Tax as politicians are calling it ...

    

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Inheritance Tax Residence Nil-Rate Band
A very valuable relief ...

    

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Methods HMRC Uses To Find Out About Rental Properties
They are quite determined ...

    

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Private Residence Relief And Eligible Periods Of Absence
Have you been away for an extended period?

    

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HMRC Tax Penalties Are About To Change
Welcome to the new points system ...

    

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Basis Periods To Be Abolished Due To Making Tax Digital
MTD for Income Tax is coming in 2023 ...

    

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Dividend Payments During The Pandemic
A lot of directors haven't considered the legality ...

    

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Failure To Report SEISS Grants Correctly Causing Delays
This could cause fines and penalties ...

    

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IT Contractor Loses Latest IR35 Case
Could he have been substituted?

    

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Reviewing Your PAYE Settlement Agreement For COVID-19
PSAs remain active until cancelled ...

    

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What CGT Is Payable On The Sale Of A Property Post-Death?
It depends on who is selling ...

    

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Why Didn't The Annexe Qualify As A Separate Dwelling?
Multiple Dwellings Relief did not apply ...

    

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The Non-Resident Test For Employees Stranded In The UK
A really useful update ...

    

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Treasury Consultation On New Property Developer Tax
Funding the removal of unsafe cladding ...

    

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COVID Loss Relief Carry Back Extension
For both companies and unicorporated businesses ...

    

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HMRC Sends Out Self-assessment Verification Letters
Though you don't have to respond to them ...

    

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How A Cryptocurrency Is Taxed In The United Kingdom
Trading and investing in the likes of Bitcoin ...

    

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Stamp Duty Land Tax On Uninhabitable Properties
Potentially good news for developers ...

    

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What Are The Benefits Of An Employer-Provided Electric Car?
Time to make the leap ...

    

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Update On SDLT For Non-Residents Buying UK Property
Starts on 1st April 2021 ...

    

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The Delayed Domestic Reverse Charge For VAT
Starts in March 2021 ...

    

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HMRC Suspends Filing Penalties Until 28 February
Benefitting up to 3 million ...

    

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IR35: Off-Payroll Working In The Private Sector
New rules apply from the 6th April 2021 ...

    

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The Statutory Residence Test And COVID-19 Restrictions
For those stuck in the UK ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Proposed Changes Could Affect Share Sales
Time to move your plans forward?

    

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HMRC Proposed Changes To Tackle CIS Abuse
Correcting errors and omissions ...

    

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How To Have A Christmas Party In 2020
Tax-free fun in the pandemic ...

    

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HMRC's Let Property Campaign
Are you an accidental landlord?

    

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The Coronavirus Pandemic And Unplanned UK Workdays
HMRC provides further guidance ...

    

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Car Or Van? Court Finds In Favour Of HMRC
It has always been a confusing situation ...

    

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Transferring Business Assets On Divorce
HMRC changes guidance ...

    

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Should You Register As Self-Employed Or A Limited Company?
Are You Starting A Business?

    

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Airbnb Exchanges Information With HMRC
Have you declared your rental income?

    

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Mitigating Property VAT Costs For Landlords
Is your tenant struggling to pay?

    

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Important Update To The Trust Registration Service
Notification is now online only ...

    

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Have You Overpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax?
SDLT is a complicated area ...

    

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Resurfacing A Haulage Yard: Repair Or Capital Improvement?
A First Tier Tribunal decides ...

    

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Proposed Tax Rises To Pay For Impact Of Coronavirus
It's all just speculation until the Autumn Statement ...

    

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HMRC: Proposed Financial Institution Notice
They do need your agreement ...

    

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HMRC Are On The Look Out For Furlough Fraud
Have you accidentally overclaimed?

    

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MTD Extended To Self-Employed And Landlords From 2023
There will be five new reporting obligations ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax Consultation Underway
Should be acted upon at the Autumn Budget ...

    

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2% SDLT Surcharge For Non-UK Resident
Being introduced in 2021 ...

    

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Holiday Lets, Serviced Accommodation And The 5% VAT Rate
This will have a positive effect on the market ...

    

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Chancellor's SDLT Boost For UK Property Investors
It's a stamp duty holiday ...

    

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Payment On Account: Deferring the 31st July Tax Payment
Are you struggling to pay?

    

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Have You Forgotten Your Capital Gains Tax Return?
Penalties if you fail to file within 30 days ...

    

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SDLT: Stamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge On Derelict Properties
Are you due a rebate?

    

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Remember To File Your Employment Related Securities Return
If you have employee shares or share options ...

    

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Second Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Announced
SEISS round two ...

    

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HMRC Wins In-Specie Pension Contributions Appeal
This has substantial implications for the pensions industry ...

    

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Extension To Time Limit To Notify HMRC Of An Option To Tax
It's only temporary, but quite useful ...

    

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HMRC Loses Another Employment Status Case
IR35 shown the red card ...

    

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Working From Home: What Tax Reliefs Are Available?
For both employees and the self-employed ...

    

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Update On The Trust Registration Service (TRS)
More clarification is still needed ...

    

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Update On Capital Gains Tax And Property
Where are we now?

    

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Update On The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Are you going to be eligibile?

    

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Portal Opens On 20 April!
Payments should be made by the end of the month ...

    

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Support For Operators Of FHLs And Serviced Accommodation
What help is available for you during the Coronavirus outbreak?

    

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Explained
Paid on a per employment basis ...

    

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HMRC Time To Pay Arrangements To Help Taxpayers
A very welcome concession ...

    

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Stamp Duty Land Tax: Surcharge For Non Resident Purchasers
Takes effect from the 1st April 2021 ...

    

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Entrepreneurs' Relief: Do You Charge Your Company Rent?
What happens when you own your premises ...

    

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Jointly Owned Property And The Use Of HMRC Form 17
Income Tax vs Capital Gains Tax ...

    

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The 2020 Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings Filing Deadline
The 30th April is fast approaching ...

    

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Should I Make A Disclosure To HMRC?
Yes! As soon as you can ...

    

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Changes To The Trust Registration Service
About the proposed new legislation ...

    

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Government To Make Changes To The Loan Charge
Following an independent review ...

    

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Company Car Tax Changes In 2020
Some pretty significate changes ...

    

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Time Is Running Out For Tax Planning Opportunities
Speak to your tax adviser soon ...

    

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Can My Limited Company Pay My Mortgage?
What about other expenses?

    

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Have You Declared Pension Growth On Your Tax Return?
You could get a huge tax bill if you haven't ...

    

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How To Extract Profits From Your Limited Company
Using a salary or by taking dividends ...

    

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IR35 Employment Status: Contractor Or Employee?
Have you completed your CEST assessment yet?

    

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Tribunal Considers What Is A Property Development Trade
Can ATED be claimed on a one-off improvement?

    

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Brexit: What Are The Potential Tax Consequences?
Whatever happens, we need to be prepared ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: PPR And The Main Residence Election
Let's get flipping ...

    

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Inheritance Tax: Is It Time For A Change?
The Office for Tax Simplification recommends ...

    

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Taxman Wins Landmark IR35 Case Against BBC Presenters
The presenters say they were forced into PSCs ...

    

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Builders: A Useful VAT Concession In A Recession
Changing from selling to renting your new build ...

    

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Ownership Of A Company's Business Premises
What are the benefits and pitfalls?

    

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Family Will Planning: Using The Nil-Rate Band On First Death
To be effective, It needs to be used properly ...

    

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Domestic Reverse Charge for VAT Delayed!
The construction industry breathes a sigh of relief ...

    

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Claiming Loan Interest Relief
Accurate records could save you tax ...

    

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Landlords And The HMRC Property Tax Campaign
Have you made your declaration yet?

    

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SMEs Unaware Of Increased Annual Investment Allowance
Now's the time to consider some plant and equipment purchases ...

    

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Common Reporting Standard: HMRC Collects £122m So Far!
And is following up on a further £560 million more ...

    

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Inheritance Tax Relief For Losses On Shares
The alarm bells are ringing ...

    

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Off-Payroll Working Rules In The Private Sector
Draft Legisation has been published ...

    

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PPR Relief On The Sale Of Part Of Your Garden
It could help fund your retirement ...

    

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Have You Received A Nudge Letter From HMRC Recently?
You're going to need urgent tax advice ...

    

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The Owner-Managed Business Property Tax Trap
It's easy to fall into ...

    

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Are You Missing Those Valuable Stamp Duty Land Tax Reliefs?
It's got a whole lot more confusing ...

    

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An Update On The Domestic Reverse Charge For VAT
Is your construction business ready?

    

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Caught By The High-Income Child Benefit Charge?
Why you should still register ...

    

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The Annual Allowance And The NHS Pension Scheme
Are you a high-earner? You could be affected ...

    

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Can A Director Also Be A Consultant To Their Own Company?
The directors said yes, HMRC said no ...

    

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Structures And Buildings Allowance Update
HMRC has now published its draft guidance ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Increases For Landlords Are On The Way!
You've got until 6th April 2020 ...

    

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Transferring Property Tax Efficiently Using Trusts
Ensure you get the right tax advice ...

    

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How Should You Own Your Business Premises?
There are various tax implications ...

    

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No Deal Brexit: For UK Employees Working In The EU, EEA Or Switzerland
Will double social security payments be required?

    

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Maximising The Claim For Business Expenses
Make sure you claim the right expenses ...

    

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Family Investment Companies And Succession Planning
Sometimes better than a trust ...

    

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Tax-Free Perks! Did You Know There Were Such Things?
Are you overlooking your trivial benefits?

    

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A Valuable Inheritance Tax Relief
You may not need to wait seven years ...

    

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Extracting Money From The Family Business
Care must be taken not to fall foul of HMRC rules ...

    

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The Importance Of Employer Pension Contributions
In owner managed businesses ...

    

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Year End Tax Planning For Capital Gains Tax
Minimising your liability ...

    

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Alphabet Shares And Planning For Family Companies
Be careful how you allocate dividends ...

    

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Uber Driver's Employment Status Confirmed By Court
Be mindful of the extra costs and liabilities you may occur ...

    

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Will Bitcoin Profits Mean A Bumper Year For HMRC?
You may be liable for Capital Gains Tax ...

    

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Tax Planning With A Group Structure
A great way to protect your valuable assets ...

    

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Stamp Duty Land Tax On The Granny Annexe
Complicated, but there are exemptions ...

    

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Different Ways To Save For Your Future
Where's best to invest?

    

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Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas
Here's some fun tax trivia for you ...

    

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Should I Tell HMRC About The Buy-To-Let Property I Own?
Yes you should, regardless of the income ...

    

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Planning For CGT Main Residence Relief
On the sale of a second home ...

    

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New Structures And Buildings Allowance
For commercial property only ...

    

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The Tax Pitfalls Of The Office Christmas Party
Be careful of the cost per person ...

    

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New VAT Rules For Businesses In The Construction Industry
The new reverse charge is quite a doozy ...

    

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Autumn Budget 2018: Property Tax Changes
SDLT and CGT are both affected ...

    

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Potential Budget CGT Relief For Sales To Long-Term Tenants
Will this 'good landlord' proposal make it into the Budget?

    

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The Annual Allowance For Pension Contributions
Are you worried you're paying in too much?

    

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Marriage Allowance: A Million Couples Are Missing Out!
Are you married or in a civil partnership?

    

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40% Of Small Businesses Are Resistant To Making Tax Digital
It's mandatory from April 2019 ...

    

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HMRC Has Offshore Tax Evaders In Their Sights
And they know all about you ...

    

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Letting A Room Through Airbnb
HMRC will know about it ...

    

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Can An FHL Business Qualify For Business Property Relief?
What are the circumstances where it can?

    

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HMRC And The High Income Child Benefit Charge
Did you even know about it?

    

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HMRC And Undeclared Gains On Sale Of Second Properties
Have you made a profit and not told them?

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Buy-To-Let landlords To Be Hit Again
HMRC proposes changes to the payment window ...

    

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HMRC Restricts Non-Statutory Clearance Process
No more safety net ...

    

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How To Lose Principal Private Residence Relief
There are a number of pitfalls ...

    

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Rental Property: To Furnish Or Not To Furnish?
Or even part furnish ...

    

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The Tax Implications Of Employing Family Members
Make sure you have documentation ...

    

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Pre-Letting Expenditure: What Can you Claim?
It's easy to fall into the capital expenditure trap ...

    

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More Tax Changes Affecting Buy-To-Let Landlords
About the new cash accounting rules ...

    

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Inheritance Tax: Can You Gift Your Home To Your Children
And continue to live there?

    

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UK Register of Beneficial Owners of Overseas Entities
by non-UK companies and other legal entities ...

    

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Wealth Preservation Using Family Investment Companies
Is one the right structure for you?

    

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Changes To Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings For 2018
Do you own residential property in a company?

    

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Thinking Of Acquiring An Investment Property?
Should you do it personally or via a limited company?

    

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Do You Have An EFRB or EBT That Hasn't Been Settled?
The deadline to deal with it is fast approaching ...

    

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Changes To The EIS Advance Assurance Process
Speeding up the application process ...

    

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What Tax Allowances And Reliefs Are Available?
The tax year is about to end ...

    

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HMRC Requirement To Correct Deadline Approaching!
You could be named and shamed ...

    

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Business Expenses: Sole Trader Vs Limited Company
What expenses can each claim?

    

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Changes To The Taxation Of Termination Payments
New legislation comes into force in April, 2018 ...

    

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Transferring Property And The Stamp Duty Land Tax Trap
It's easy to fall into, but equally avoidable ...

    

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Transferring Shares To Your Spouse
It has to be done the right way ...

    

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Do I Need To Let HMRC Know About The Property I Let Out?
Yes. you most definitely do ...

    

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HMRC Disclosure Campaigns Raise Over £1.2 Billion
Have you any undeclared income or overstated expenditure?

    

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The New Essendon Tax Website Has Launched!
Find out more about what we do ...

    

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Borrowing Money From Your Company
It may not be as interest-free as you think ...

    

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Ensuring Capital Treatment On Purchase Of Own Shares
Can a company buy back its shares?

    

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The Importance Of Tax Planning For Your Family
Making the most of your allowances ...

    

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Property Tax Changes In The Autumn Budget 2017
It's not just about house building ...

    

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Investing In Student Accommodation For Your Children
There are ways to minimise the tax due ...

    

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The Statutory Residence Test And Working Abroad
It's easy to fall foul of ...

    

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ATED: Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings
Are your properties now affected?

    

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Inheritance Tax And The Residence Nil Rate Band
It's a complicated piece of legislation ...

    

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The Importance Of Getting Your Paperwork Right
And the consequences of getting it wrong ...

    

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HMRC's Trust Registration Service
Do you need to register?

    

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Business Investment Relief For Non-UK Domiciles
Do you qualify?

    

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Principal Private Residence Relief
Do you have more than one residence?

    

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Business Property Relief And Furnished Holiday Lettings
A quick look at HMRC vs Ross ...

    

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A Brief Guide To Furnished Holiday Lettings
There are both advantages and disadvantages ...

    

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Buy To Let Tax Relief On Repairs And Replacements
There's a lot of room for interpretation ...

    

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Selling A UK Rental Property
What's your tax going to be?

    

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Liquidations And Phoenixing
Do you know your tax position?

    

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Business Property Relief And Inheritance Tax
It's a very valuable tax relief ...

    

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How Do You Obtain Income Tax Relief For Losses?
I know you want to make a profit, but ...

    

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Property Tax: Loan Interest Relief Restrictions
You may need to re-evaluate your property business ...

    

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Transferring A Property Letting Business To A Company
What's the tax going to be on that?

    

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Raising Funds Under The Enterprise Investment Scheme
EIS or Seed EIS? Would you qualify?

    

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Property Letting: Is It A Business Or An Investment Activity?
You have to consider your activities as a whole ...

    

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The Basic Principles Of Trusts
More common than you think ...

    

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Inheritance Tax, NRBs And The Rise Of Gifting
Have you updated your will recently?

    

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Entrepreneurs' Relief: Do You Qualify?
It can be hugely valuable ...

    

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Welcome To Essendon Tax Consultancy
The start of my brand new blog ...

    

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