The Autumn Statement announced headline-grabbing NI cuts for both employees and the self-employed. What were the main changes and, crucially, when do they happen?
Published 23.11.2023
Since April 2020, clients have been required to pay any tax due on disposals of land or property within 30 days of completion. But can they defer the payment until later?
Published 23.04.2021
One of your clients intends to start buying and renovating residential properties, before selling them at a gain. They are asking your advice on whether to operate through a limited company. But what
other key issues need addressing at the outset?
Published 06.01.2022
One of your farming clients has received an offer from a property developer for the purchase of their land. What options does your client have to minimise the capital gains tax, and could a tax-free
sale be possible?
Published 19.10.2022
A client is looking to downsize and has agreed with a friend to swap their main residence. They also jointly own two investment properties with their brother which may benefit from being separated
into sole ownership. What are the key tax issues to consider and will both exchange transactions be treated...
Published 19.03.2024
One of your clients is letting their former overseas home. This is shortly becoming vacant, and they are considering whether to continue letting or to sell. What reliefs apply to foreign property and
why might a decision need to be made quickly?
Published 21.06.2019
Following the Chancellor’s announcement that the 1.25% increase in National Insurance (NI) rates is due to be reversed, what are the rates now applying for 2022/23 and what do clients need to do to
accommodate the changes?
Published 19.10.2022
One of your clients has land with development potential. They are teaming up with a neighbour in order to jointly sell a larger combined plot, but this could lead to a double tax trap. What can you
advise to avoid this?
Published 25.05.2018
On 7 September 2021 the government confirmed some tax and NI rates would increase to help fund the NHS and social care. How will the changes affect your clients?
Published 29.09.2021
Your clients are about to sell a residential property (that their daughter has always occupied) at a substantial gain. How can a trust of land reduce the taxable gain and your clients’ inheritance
tax exposure and can the trust take effect from when the property was purchased?
Published 25.01.2023