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31 Oct 2025

SDLT on dilapidated properties

The rate of SDLT payable on the purchase of a property depends on whether it is a residential property or not, and if so, whether the supplement applies.

28 Oct 2025

Securing tax relief for the costs of evicting tenants

Having tenants who refuse to leave despite being given a valid Section 21 or Section 8 notice is a nightmare for a landlord and places them in the unwanted position of having to evict the tenants.

23 Oct 2025

SDLT on dilapidated properties

The rate of SDLT payable on the purchase of a property depends on whether it is a residential property or not, and if so, whether the supplement applies.

21 Oct 2025

Securing tax relief for the costs of evicting tenants

Having tenants who refuse to leave despite being given a valid Section 21 or Section 8 notice is a nightmare for a landlord and places them in the unwanted position of having to evict the tenants.

17 Oct 2025

Tax treatment of rental deposits

When renting out a property it is usual to take a deposit from the tenant to cover the cost of any damage to the property by the tenant.

15 Oct 2025

Registering for Self Assessment

If you are new to Self Assessment and need to submit a tax return for 2024/25, you will need to register for Self Assessment.

13 Oct 2025

Spotting signs of umbrella company fraud

An umbrella company is a business which may be used by a recruitment agency to pay temporary workers.

08 Oct 2025

Time to Pay for Simple Assessment

A Simple Assessment is used for taxpayers with very straightforward tax affairs.

06 Oct 2025

Effective date of VAT registration

Businesses must register for VAT when their turnover exceeds the registration threshold (currently £90,000)

01 Oct 2025

New evidence requirements for personal pension relief

Individuals who claim higher or additional rate relief for personal pension contributions through their tax code may now need to provide evidence in support of their claim where previously they did not need to do so.

29 Sep 2025

The powers of HMRC's debt collection department

HM Treasury's recent 'Policy Costing Document' published to accompany 2024 Autumn Budget contained two sentences which appear to have gone d by many financial commentators.

24 Sep 2025

Directors’ loan accounts – The 30-day rule

Interest rates are coming down, but HMRC's official rate of interest (ORI) for employee loans has increased to 3.75% per annum (6 April 2025) and, as of 29 August 2025, the average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is approximately 4.74%.

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