by AJN Accountants | Dec 9, 2024 | Property
The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge levied on purchases of second and subsequent homes has been increased from 3% to 5% with immediate effect. The higher rate applies to purchases of second homes and buy-to-let residential properties. The change applies to...
by AJN Accountants | Nov 18, 2024 | Tax Planning
The rates of capital gains tax (CGT) payable on gains arising from assets other than residential property have been increased with immediate effect. Rates Those taxpayers who decided to accelerate planned investment disposals before the Budget in anticipation of the...
by AJN Accountants | Oct 10, 2024 | Property
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a tax that applies to companies and other entities that own UK residential properties valued above a certain threshold. Introduced by the UK government to address the issue of property ownership through companies and...
by AJN Accountants | Sep 25, 2024 | Property
HMRC has published draft legislation explaining how the abolition of the special tax rules for furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) will work. From 6 April 2025 for sole traders and partnerships, or 1 April 2025 for companies, properties currently classed as FHLs will no...
by AJN Accountants | Jul 25, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, FAQs, Financial Planning, Pensions, Property, Tax Planning
Student loan repayments (SLR) are normally deducted under PAYE from employment income so many people incorrectly assume that SLR are not due on other ‘unearned income’ such as rent or pensions. SLR will in fact be payable where the unearned...
