UK property sellers have lowered their expectations, with average asking prices falling by around £2,000 compared with the same period last year. Property platform data suggests the decline is linked to uncertainty surrounding possible tax changes ahead of the Budget, causing hesitation among both buyers and sellers. Disclaimer The information on this Blog is...
HMRC is warning landlords against a specific tax avoidance scheme that claims to convert rental income into non-taxable loans. This scheme is under investigation and poses serious financial risks. Promoters suggest landlords can receive their rental income back as a loan without paying tax, but HMRC says this setup does not work and treats it...
Selling a probate home comes with its challenges, but the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) deadline adds an extra layer of urgency. Buyers eager to save on stamp duty may walk away if delays arise. Understanding these challenges can help sellers avoid losing potential buyers. What is a Probate Home? A probate home is a...
The UK’s tax authority, HMRC, has recently intensified its scrutiny of companies owning residential property. This move aims to ensure compliance with tax regulations, particularly regarding Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) obligations. Property – owning companies must now ensure their tax affairs are in order to avoid penalties. ...
Deceased’s Maltese properties were not held in trusts, says FTT The First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) has upheld HMRC’s determination that foreign properties part-owned by a deceased man were not held by a trust settled by a person domiciled outside the UK. They were thus liable to inheritance tax under s.5(1) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984....
Hundreds of Families Fall Foul of the Seven-Year Inheritance Tax Rule Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a significant burden for many families, especially when they inadvertently fall into a trap laid out by complex tax regulations. One such rule that often catches people off guard is the seven-year inheritance tax rule. Understanding this rule and...
What was Brexit? The United Kingdom commenced its departure from the European Union of which it had been a member state since 1973 called Brexit. In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK electorate voted to leave the EU and officially left the EU on 31 January 2020; the remaining of...
The government has published the details of the Finance Bill 2021 on 11 March 2021. The Bill highlights the important law measures(announced in the recent 2021 Budget) set to come into legislation. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the following measures in his budget speech: an extension of the stamp duty holiday in England a super-deduction capital...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed the extension of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday in Budget 2021. The government will extend the “temporary increase to the SDLT zero-rate band” for residential property in England and Northern Ireland to 30 June 2021. The zero-rate band will be £250,000 from 1 July 2021 until 30 September 2021....
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the contents of his Budget 2021 in the House of Commons on 3rd March. He announced the UK government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. However, the focus on helping business and jobs through the pandemic and supporting the UK’s long-term economic recovery will remain unchanged. Here is a...
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