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VAT and DIY housebuilders
DIY housebuilders can reclaim the VAT on building materials that they buy and which are used in the construction of their home. Read this article to find out when a claim can be made and how.
Which home is the main residence?
Where a taxpayer or a married couple or civil partners have more than one residence they can choose which is their main residence for capital gains tax purposes. Read this article to find when a nomination must be made and when it can be varied.
Taxation of company cars in 2024/25
A tax charge arises where a company car is available for an employee’s private use. Read this article to discover how to work out the taxable benefit applying for the 2024/25 tax year.
VAT records – What do you need to keep?
If your business is registered for VAT, you must keep certain records by law. Read this article to find out what records you must keep and for how long.
New VAT thresholds – When must you register and when can you deregister?
The VAT registration threshold increased to £90,000 on 1 April 2024 and the deregistration threshold to £88,000. Read this article to find out when you must now register for VAT and when you can deregister.
Small earnings from self-employment – Tax and National Insurance implications
Read this article to find out when you need to pay tax and National Insurance if you have low profits from self-employment.
Extracting profits in 2024/25
If you operate your business through a personal or family company, you will need to extract your profits to use them personally. Read this article to find out how to do this in a tax-efficient manner.
Post-cessation expenses – When and how are they allowable?
Read this article to find out about claiming for expenses incurred after a business has ceased trading.
HMRC informers – How important are they in reducing the 'tax gap'?
Read this article to find out how 'whistle-blowers' help HMRC in reducing the 'tax gap'.
Partnerships – Cessation on death of a partner
Read this article to find out the tax position of a business partnership should one of the partners die
Should I sell before the end of the FHL regime?
Furnished holiday lettings currently benefit from a number of capital gains tax reliefs. Read this article to find out whether it would be advantageous to dispose of your FHL before the favourable tax regime comes to an end on 5 April 2025.
Training costs and the self-employed
HMRC have revised their guidance on the deductibility of training costs incurred by the self-employed. Read this article to find out about the new rules.
Advantages of filing your 2023/24 tax return early
Filing your 2023/24 tax return ahead of the 31 January 2025 online filing deadline can be advantageous. Read this article to find out why.
Reform of the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
From 6 April 2024, the High-Income Child Benefit Charge trigger is increased from £50,000 to £60,000. The clawback rate is reduced from the same date. Read this article to find out about these changes and the move to household income from April 2026.
Make the most of your ISA allowance
Read this article to find out how to make the most of your ISA allowance to earn tax-free savings income and also to learn about the new UK ISA.
Employer-provided equipment – Tax implications for employees of working from home
Read this article to discover whether you will pay tax on the computer your employer allows you to use at home
Relief for replacement domestic items
Read this article to find out when you can deduct the cost of replacement domestic items in a residential let in calculating the profits of the property business.
HMRC revise stance on replacement boilers
HMRC have revised their view on the tax treatment of boiler upgrades. Read this article to find out what you need to do if you are now entitled to tax relief for the cost of a boiler upgrade.
Advertising or promotion verses entertainment or hospitality – Which is allowable?
Read this article to ensure that the entertaining or advertising expenses your business is paying are tax deductible
The confusion surrounding the VAT reverse charge
Read this article to make sure you are recording the VAT reverse charge correctly