Expert commentary and practical guidance from ICAEW related to the taxation of property in the UK regime, covering areas such as: ATED (annual tax on enveloped dwellings), business rates and stamp duty land tax.
Julie Butler F.C.A explains the rollover and replacement process for farm owners.
As the Finance Bill enters its final stages, Lindsey Wicks provides a comprehensive list of what it contains.
Julie Butler of Butler & Co considers the case of HMRC v The Personal Representative of Maureen Vigne on business property relief.
Steven Bone explores the unexpected tax relief for buildings unveiled in the 2018 budget.
Property and construction for query review
Retailers with hole-in-the-wall ATMs at their premises should consider whether they are entitled to a rates rebate, following a recent Court of Appeal ruling
The AHDB (Agriculture Horticulture Development Board) has some very admirable goals
Sue Moore summarises the issues for practitioners working at the coal face, including Making Tax Digital and cryptocurrencies.
An introduction to residence nil rate band.
Rebecca Benneyworth's on demand webinar covering changes to the taxation of residential and investment property.
Following on from our popular property taxes webinar in 2016 and 2017 we are running a follow up which will concentrate on let property, looking in particular at the different taxes affecting the buy to let property owners picking up on all the recent changes.
An introduction to rent a room relief.
On this month's edition, the TAXtalk panel will discuss the General Data Protection Regime (GDPR), tax relief for training and rent-a-room relief.
In this edition of TAXtalk, the Tax Faculty discuss the latest Finance Bill, as well as current consultations on rent-a-room relief, MTD and intellectual property.
Questions and answers on UK tax issues and trends from the ICAEW Tax and VAT Helpline, a subscription service provided by Abbey Tax.
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In TAXguide 14/18, Sue Moore answers a selection of the key questions raised by viewers of the Tax Faculty webinar ‘property tax update’’, broadcast on 9 July 2018.
Finance (No 2) Act 2017 introduced significant changes to the taxation of foreign domiciliaries. In TAXguide 13/18 ICAEW, STEP, the CIOT and the Law Society have published questions and draft suggested answers to highlight and consider areas of uncertainty in the statutory provisions covering the extension of inheritance tax (IHT). Read a summary here and download the full guide.
This TAXguide provides guidance on the tax issues connected with let property from the point of view of the landlord. It concentrates on residential property and is aimed at practitioners who are advising individuals who have bought property as an investment, rather than commercial property development businesses. Read a summary here, Tax Faculty members can download the full guide.
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An overview of taxation of property as it pertains to small businesses in the UK, determined by the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005. This chapter has sections on the basis of assessment, relief for capital expenditure, losses, and furnished holiday lettings (FHLs).
An outline of allowances for small businesses provided under the Capital Allowances Act 2001. This chapter covers business premises renovation allowance, qualifying expenditure, qualifying building, and other relevant matters.
This chapter shows how a UK taxpayer's property income is calculated, with reference to the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005. It explains how property income is defined, allowable expenditure, capital expenditure, losses, less premiums, and furnished holiday lettings. The calculations are illustrated with examples.
Brief chapter introducing the taxation of property income, with subsections on lease premiums, the kinds of expenditures which are tax deductible, relief for certain capital expenditures, loss relief, and furnished holiday lettings.
A short note explaining how to calculate lease premiums under property tax.
A short overview of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) payable on UK land transactions, with a brief note on stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT).
Guide to the UK tax system for tax practitioners and students.
The transfer of a business as a going concern is relevant to occupiers and investors. The provisions for TOGC mean that no VAT needs to be charged on the value of the assets; this system can also reduce the stamp duty and land tax (SDLT) bill.
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ICAEW welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Technical Note, Capital allowances for structures and buildings, published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on 29 October 2018. This representation is further to the separate meeting we had with HMRC and HM Treasury in December 2018 in which members related their own experiences and views.
ICAEW welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Business rates treatment of self-catering accommodation published by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 7 November 2018.
Traffic Light Assessment - Autumn Budget 2018
Rent a room relief
Some resources that we link to may pre-date the latest amendments to the relevant tax regulations. While these links contain useful information, please treat them with appropriate caution.
HMRC hub with links to guidance on filing SDLT returns, tax on specific transactions, stamp duty before December 2003, and exemptions.
HMRC internal manual providing guidance on SDLT, including information on reliefs and exemptions.
Annually updated helpsheet explaining the relief available on the disposal of a private residence. Sections cover who qualifies, CGT for non-residents, Letting Relief, calculating partial relief, residence for a dependent relative, and disposal of a settled property by trustees.
HMRC internal manual providing guidance on private residence relief, including definitions, computation, and division of residence on separation or divorce.
Guidance on the reliefs available on business rates for small businesses, businesses in rural areas, charities and community amateur sports clubs, businesses starting up or relocating to an enterprise zone, and businesses suffering financial hardship.
Official guidance aimed at tax payers on local government business rates, including information on your rateable value and reliefs, refunds and rebates.
Detailed ATED guidance covering the charge to tax, chargeable interest and 'single-dwelling interest', the definition of 'dwelling', acquisitions and disposals, new dwellings, conversions, demolitions, reliefs, exemptions, administration, and payment.
HMRC internal manual on CGT applicable to properties that are subject to annual tax on enveloped dwellings, including guidance on computing ATED-related related gains and losses.
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