by AJN Accountants | Jul 7, 2023 | Property, VAT
When purchasing commercial premises you need to know whether VAT will be added to the price as the stamp duty land tax charge (or similar taxes in Wales or Scotland) is calculated on the VAT inclusive value. Most older commercial buildings will be exempt from VAT...
by AJN Accountants | Dec 29, 2022 | Property, Tax Planning
The annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) applies where a residential property worth over £500,000 is held by a company and is not commercially let out or used for some other qualifying purpose. This tax currently starts at £3,800 per year but that starting rate...
by AJN Accountants | Dec 1, 2022 | Property, Tax Planning
When buying a residential property in England or Northern Ireland you must pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT) if the purchase price exceeds a minimum threshold set at £125,000 since 2006. In September’s mini-Budget the then Chancellor announced that the entry...
by AJN Accountants | Nov 28, 2022 | Accounting, Advice, Property, Tax Planning
Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year. This exemption will be reduced to £6,000 for the tax year 2023-24 and then to...
by AJN Accountants | Sep 30, 2022 | Property, Tax Planning
In 2020 HMRC introduced a new system for paying capital gains tax (CGT) due from selling residential property in the UK, but many solicitors and estate agents are still unaware of the new requirements. You need to report to HMRC your gain from selling a home on: · the...
by AJN Accountants | Jun 16, 2022 | Advice, Landlords, Property, Tax Planning
Ukrainian refugees are being hosted by private individuals and organisations in spare rooms and properties across the UK. The Government is providing hosts with a monthly payment of £350 per property, administered by local authorities. This payment is only given to...
