Category Archives: Tax Advice

Are you letting out a residential property through a limited company?

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In recent years many landlords have preferred to set up a structure of a property limited company to ease the burden of tax.  Of course, this can be a good choice.  However, if you are letting out a residential property through a limited company you may have other tax obligations. As a property investor, you […]

Gifting for Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax

In recent years, the allowances for Inheritance Tax (IHT) have remained stagnant. Consequently, an increasing number of individuals are now liable to pay this tax, which is commonly known as the “death tax”. To mitigate this tax, gifting for Inheritance Tax has become more prevalent. If you are not familiar with how IHT works, here’s […]

Furnished Holiday Lets and the loss of tax breaks

Furnished Holiday Let

Among the announcements in the Spring 2024 Budget earlier this month was the decision to abolish the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL).  This means the loss of tax breaks for that type of rental business. Did you watch the Chancellor’s budget speech? During the speech, he mentioned Hon Members from St Austell and Newquay, North Devon, […]

Giving back to your employees at Christmas

It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the spirit of giving. As the festive season approaches, you may be considering ways to give back to your employees. This could be in the form of a Christmas bonus, a fun party, and maybe a few gifts.   But as you know by now gifting […]

The issue of IR35

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A couple of years ago we were discussing if contracting was dead in the water. The introduction of IR35 reforms in April 2017 and April 2021 had raised questions.  The issue of IR35 so to speak. These reforms transferred the responsibility of determining IR35 status from contractors to clients, causing a significant compliance burden.  It […]

Cycle to work scheme – how does it work?

cycle to work scheme

Have you ever wondered what the cycle to work scheme is?  Do you have friends or family who are taking their bike all or part of the way to work and saving tax in the process? The cycle-to-work scheme is used by over a million employees across the UK.  It saves them money and enables […]

Why should you understand your PAYE code?

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Does it matter if you don’t know exactly what is in your “Pay As You Earn” (PAYE) code? After all HM Revenue & Customs have all the information and they will issue the right code which your employer will apply.  So why should you understand your PAYE code? It is common for taxpayers to be […]

What is capital gains tax and how to pay less?

how to pay less CGT

Capital gains tax (CGT) is a complicated area of tax and one that a lot of people don’t come across often unless you are a regular investor. So, what is capital gains tax and how to pay less? When individuals or trusts sell or gift an asset, they typically pay taxes on any profit or […]

How can you incorporate your property business in a tax-efficient way?

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Landlords are currently facing a challenging landscape, causing many to reconsider their decision to remain in the industry. If you plan to continue as a landlord, you may now be considering incorporating your property business.  This could deliver some financial and tax advantages. But how can you incorporate your property business in a tax-efficient way? […]

Do you have a growth strategy?

business growth

You might have a great product or service to sell but without a business growth strategy to help, it may not grow at all! To grow you need to have a well-documented and clearly defined growth strategy. A growth strategy starts with identifying and accessing opportunities within your market. The strategy addresses how your company […]