Chancellor set to tone down non-dom reform? Domicile will no longer be a relevant factor in an individual’s tax status from April 2025. However, reports are suggesting that the Chancellor is going to soften the blow for those affected. What’s going on? Domicile is a general, not a tax, law principle. Nonetheless it has long ... Read More
Russian hedge fund manager loses £484k SDLT case. The First Tier Tribunal (FTT) has found that an ex-bacon factory was suitable for use as a dwelling and therefore did not qualify for SDLT relief. What’s the full story? InTretyakov v Revenue and Customs, Mr Tretyakov (T) purchased a luxurious £5.75m property in London and paid a ... Read More
Selling online – what’s HMRC’s latest guidance? Recently published guidance which suggests that as an online seller you may have to report to HMRC even if you’re selling personal possessions you no longer want. Is this actually true? Déjà vu? HMRC seems slow to learn that ambiguous information has a habit of breeding unwelcome headlines ... Read More
MTD ITSA – another step closer HMRC has picked up the pace on using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA). Its new guidance explains how to join the scheme part way through a tax year. Is now the time for you to get on board? Timetable In April 2026, just 15 months away, ... Read More
Taking advantage of the employment allowance If you’re worried about the cost to your business of the hike in employers’ NI from April 2025, the higher employment allowance (EA) might alleviate some of the pain. But will you qualify and are there any traps to avoid? Employment allowance The changes to the NI contribution thresholds ... Read More
MONTHLY FOCUS: CORPORATION TAX AND TRADING LOSSES The ongoing high levels of running costs mean that more companies have (or will be) reporting trading losses. How can these be relieved efficiently and when may losses be restricted? Page Content:- Calculation of trading losses Relief for losses Restrictions on loss relief Calculation of trading losses How ... Read More
Harry Potter star loses £1.9m tax row Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has lost an appeal at the tax tribunal after attempting to pay capital gains tax on his earnings from the films. What’s the full story? Rupert Grint (RG) took on the role of Ron Weasley at the tender age of 13, and so ... Read More
Christmas gifts – the perennial tax question It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to schmoozing customers and incentivising your workers with Christmas goodies. Choosing suitable gifts is easy, understanding the tax treatment less so. What’s to know? HMRC plays Scrooge Aside from the limited exemption from the benefits in kind rules which applies ... Read More
HMRC issues further guidance on FHL abolition The furnished holiday lettings (FHL) regime will soon be abolished, and HMRC has published clarification on how the policy will work. What are the key points? The FHL regime will be abolished from 6 April 2025. In response to common issues raised during the consultation process, HMRC has ... Read More
Budget IHT changes – graverobber tax to be expanded After the rumours it was no surprise that the Budget included announcements aimed at raising more inheritance tax (IHT), especially from those owning land and businesses. How might the changes affect you? First change – frozen thresholds The first whiff of the bad news to come ... Read More
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