Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax 2023
Capital Gains Tax 2023 is an important topic to understand, and many of our clients have asked for more information. The Chancellor announced the following measure affecting Capital Gains Tax in his Spring 2023 Budget. Capital Gains Tax 2023: Completion of unconditional contracts From April 2023: Certain time limits will be extended where there has been a transfer under
PPRR: Changes to Capital Gains Tax
Special Report: Changes to Capital Gains Tax, private residence and lettings reliefs Home sweet home For many, owning and selling their own home is thought to be tax-free but, as always, tax is never quite as simple as that. Principal Private Residence Relief (PPRR) is a set of tax rules which are designed to ensure that the sale of a
Consultation on ancillary CGT reliefs
Consultation on ancillary CGT reliefs A capital gains tax (CGT) exemption applies when an individual disposes of a dwelling that has been used as their only or main residence under the Private Residence Relief (PRR) rules. The exemption applies as long as the relevant conditions are met throughout the total period of ownership. These CGT reliefs are supplemented by
HMRC warning: time to declare offshore assets
HMRC warning: time to declare offshore assets HMRC is warning that taxpayers could face penalties if they fail to declare their income on foreign assets before new ‘Requirement to Correct’ legislation comes into force. HMRC is urging UK taxpayers to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits on offshore assets before 30 September to avoid higher tax
Invest in EIS or Seed EIS qualifying companies
Before 6 April 2018, individuals may invest in companies that qualify under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and treat that investment as having been made in 2016/17. The tax relief is 30% of the amount invested. So a £20,000 investment can reduce the 2016/17 tax liability by £6,000. Investing in a Seed EIS qualifying company is even better as
Furnished holiday letting business is not a business for IHT relief
A furnished holiday letting business is treated as a trade for most tax purposes. For example, capital allowances are available on furniture, and CGT entrepreneurs’ relief is available on disposal of the business. However, a recent tax case has determined that a holiday letting business in Cornwall did not qualify for inheritance tax business property relief. Despite the provision
Must own 5% to qualify for CGT entrepreneurs relief
In order for a shareholder to qualify for CGT entrepreneurs relief on the disposal of their shares, they must be an officer or employee of the company (or group) and hold 5% or more of the company’s ordinary share capital and voting rights for 12 months prior to the disposal. The company must also be a trading company or
Election on 8th June – what’s in the manifestos?
The decision to call a snap General election on 8th June caught many of us by surprise. The various political parties have been rushing out their manifestos making all sorts of promises if elected. These documents are becoming increasingly important. Bringing in measures contrary to a manifesto, like the increase in Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from 9%
Selling land to a developer – is that trading or a capital gain?
Farmers and other landowners will often be approached by developers seeking to obtain planning permission to build on the land. Great care is needed to avoid unnecessary tax charges on the transaction. HMRC have recently updated their guidance on transactions in land clarifying that under certain circumstances some of the eventual profit can be taxed as income not a
Consider other tax efficient investments
If you are looking for investment opportunities, have you considered the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)? These investments in certain qualifying companies allow you to set off 30% of the amount invested against your tax bill as well as capital gains tax (CGT) deferral. An even more generous tax break is available for investment in a qualifying Seed EIS company
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