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Gifts of land and buildings to charities
There are special rules in place for taxpayers who make gifts of land and buildings to charity. This can include Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief provided all the necessary conditions are
Seven year rule still applies – IHT PETs
There are specific rules regarding the liability to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on gifts made during a person’s lifetime. In most cases, gifts made during a person’s life are not taxed at the time they are given.
Landlords with undeclared Income
The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with an opportunity to regularise
Approaching the VAT registration threshold
When approaching the VAT registration threshold there are important matters to consider. The VAT registration threshold is the point at which businesses must register for VAT with HMRC.
A business
What does EBITDA stand for?
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation. It’s a widely used financial metric that provides a measure of a company’s operating performance, excluding the
Monetary Unit Assumption Definition and Examples
The monetary unit assumption is a part of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) because it provides a sound basis for recording and reporting financial transactions.
Car and van fuel benefit charges from 6 April 2025
The vehicle benefit charges for 2024-25 were announced at Autumn Budget 2024. The government will introduce legislation by statutory instrument in December 2024 to ensure the changes are reflected in
What is a discretionary trust?
A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with assets such as land, money and shares and which form part of the trust. The person who places assets into a
Close company anti-avoidance measure
As part of the Autumn 2024 Budget measures, the government introduced new anti-avoidance provisions to prevent the abuse of the existing close company anti-avoidance rule. The measure will have effect
Changes to rates of tax on carried interest
The 18% and 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates currently applied to carried interest gains remain unchanged for the current tax year. This charge applies to individuals who provide investment
Applying for business start-up loans
Securing funding for a new startup is one of the most critical steps in ensuring the success of a business venture. However, obtaining financing can often be challenging. For instance, traditional
Making Tax Digital – the next step
The mandatory rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is set to begin in April 2026. MTD for ITSA will bring substantial changes to how businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords
