A friend has told you that his accountant was able to get him tax relief for his home mortgage interest. As relief for this type of interest ended decades ago, how was it possible and might you be
able to do the same?
Published 18.03.2024
You’ve built up the value of your company over many years, meaning the shares you own in it are now worth a tidy sum. How can you use this capital to obtain some extra tax relief?
Published 22.01.2013
Your new company needs working capital. You could provide it by buying more shares in it or you could lend it the cash. The latter might produce a quicker return on your money plus tax savings. How
can you take advantage of these?
Published 28.03.2019
To reduce the tax on dividends paid by your company you’re considering transferring some of your shares to your spouse. The plan is to do this by way of a gift, but is there an extra tax advantage if
you sold them instead?
Published 08.05.2022
Buy-to-let landlords and business owners may be able to reorganise their finances to get tax relief on loans to finance their hobbies and other non-qualifying activities. How does this work?
Published 05.07.2007
You need cash to pay a large bill, but your main home is already mortgaged to the hilt. If you’ve equity in a buy-to-let we’ve thought of a solution that also gives you tax relief on the interest on
any extra loan. How does it work?
Published 24.03.2005
A friend has told you that he’s claiming tax relief on interest he’s paid on a loan he took out to pay for a holiday. He secured the borrowing on his home to get a lower rate of interest. Will the
Taxman really allow this?
Published 08.05.2009
Your business needs extra funds to buy equipment but it doesn’t have a track record for a bank loan, so you personally borrow the money and lend it to your company. What’s the most tax efficient way
it can pay you back?
Published 04.05.2011
You’re thinking of personally raising some finance for your business. How can you make sure you get a tax deduction for any interest paid on this loan? Are there any traps for the unwary? Strictly
business
Published 21.10.2004
ISAs are the UK’s most popular way to save tax free. They are simple to set up and provide easy access to your money. But if you also have a home loan, can you use this to obtain greater tax savings?
Published 13.11.2013