Newsletters
-
Private residence relief and the former marital home
An individual recently married. He and his wife live in the property he owned as his home for several years. He wants to transfer a share of it to her. If they sell in a few years’ time, what will their respective capital gains tax (CGT) positions be?
-
Don’t overlook fall in value relief for shares
An wealthy individual died in early 2021. In order to pay some of his debts, the executors are selling some shares. However, the coronavirus pandemic has led to a drop in the value of the portfolio. Why might this mean an inheritance tax (IHT) refund is due?
-
Partially exempt businesses - saving VAT on recruitment costs
A partially exempt business needs an interim finance director for six months and a recruitment agency is proposing to charge an hourly rate plus VAT for the person’s services. Is there a more VAT-efficient way of structuring the deal?
-
Private use of a pool car - what’s the tax position?
A business has kept a pool car for years. they’ve stuck to HMRC’s rules rigidly to ensure that when it’s used no taxable benefit occurs, but now need to use the vehicle for private purposes for a short time. How much tax will they have to pay?
-
What's the tax status of a second job?
A freelancer's business is struggling but he’s found a second job with another firm. The trouble is his employment status will mean his pay is liable to PAYE tax and NI. Can he divert the income to his company to prevent this?
-
Is tax payable on compensation for damaged property?
Last year a trader's premises suffered extensive structural damage. The insurer compensated him before the repairs were made. If he doesn’t use all the money will he have to pay tax on it?