Do You Own Property in the UK or Abroad? Are you a landlord with property in the UK? Do you also rent out property overseas? Then you’re running two separate property businesses. That’s right. HMRC sees UK and overseas property as different. They see them as a...
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Landlords: Get Ready for MTD! Your Tax Reporting is Changing.
HMRC is changing how landlords report income and expenses. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming. This new system affects many landlords from April 2026. Are you ready for these changes? MTD for Landlords: What You Need to Know MTD...
Selling Your Business And Tax
Selling your business is a major milestone, Selling your business and tax is even bigger . Whether you're retiring, moving on, or changing direction, it’s important to understand the tax implications. The way you structure your sale can have a big impact on how much...
How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax
How Salary Sacrifice Can Help Beat the Employer’s National Insurance Rise National Insurance is a Tax, let's see How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax . From 6 April 2025, employers face an increase in their National Insurance costs. The employer’s NIC rate will rise from...
Interest Tax Relief On Mixed Use Properties
Understanding how Interest Tax Relief on Mixed Use Properties works is crucial for landlords. The tax treatment varies depending on whether the property is residential or commercial. Applying the correct rules ensures landlords maximise their tax relief while staying...
Temporary Workplaces and Tax
Temporary Workplaces and Tax, well where do you work matters for your taxes. Before COVID , most employees worked at a permanent workplace. This was usually the same office every day. Now, many people work from home and the office. Flexible working is common, and it...
Reporting Residential Property Gains
Selling a second home or investment property means Reporting Residential Property Gains. Owners must report residential property gains and pay capital gains tax (CGT) within strict deadlines. Failing to comply can result in penalties and interest charges. Why Sell a...
Starting a Business as a Sole Trader
Starting a business as a sole trader means lots of decisions to make and stuff to do. One of the first questions is whether to run the business as a sole trader to set up a partnership with others or whether to form a company How you operate your business determines...
Understanding Your UK Business Tax Obligations
UK business taxes impact every company, regardless of size or industry. Accordingly, understanding tax obligations helps businesses plan effectively. Additionally, knowing the different taxes applicable ensures compliance while avoiding penalties....
Reverse Charging VAT Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters
Running a business in the UK - we know it comes with its fair share of tax responsibilities. And VAT is often one of the most confusing areas, especially reverse charging VAT. It's something every business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur needs to understand....