Tax and Business
Purchase of own shares clearance letterWhere a shareholder of an unquoted company sells their shares back to the issuing company the proceeds in excess of the cost of the shares usually taxed as income. However, if conditions are met the transaction ... Read more
24 Nov 2022
Employee pool car agreementBanning private use is essential for a car to be considered a pool car by HMRC. A verbal ban may work but it's more sensible to require the employee to sign an agreement that specifically states that the car is not to be use... Read more
21 Nov 2022
Employee homeworking expenses policyWhere an employee works from home you set a policy explaining the terms and conditions that will apply in connection with proper performance of their job. This should include details of equipment and services you w... Read more
21 Nov 2022
Property allowance election to disapply reliefThe property allowance is a fixed tax deduction given automatically against income from property if it does not exceed £1,000 in total in a tax year. There can be circumstances where it is more tax ... Read more
16 Nov 2022
Compensation claim letterIf HMRC makes a mistake or is responsible for an unreasonable delay in dealing with your tax affairs, you can claim compensention for costs you incur as a result and for any distress caused.Costs and compensationIf you have... Read more
16 Nov 2022
Property allowance claim for partial reliefThe property allowance is a fixed tax deduction for individuals that is given against income derived from land and buildings (property). It applies automatically if the qualifying income received in a t... Read more
16 Nov 2022
Trading allowance claim for partial reliefThe trading allowance is a fixed tax deduction given automatically against miscellaneous or trading income if it is no more than £1,000 in total during the tax year. Where income exceeds £1,000, the t... Read more
16 Nov 2022
Trading allowance election to disapply reliefThe trading allowance is a fixed tax deduction given automatically against miscellaneous or trading income if it does not exceed £1,000 in total in a tax year. There can be circumstances where it is... Read more
16 Nov 2022
Agreement to sever joint tenancy for married couples and civil partnersEach joint owner of a property is generally entitled to propertionate share any income or capital derived from the property and taxed accordingly, e.g. if there are four joint own... Read more
03 Nov 2022
Certificate of annual interest and tax deductedIf your company pays annual interest to an individual it must deduct income tax first and provide a corresponding certificate. certificateInterest is annual if it relates to a debt capable of lasting for... Read more
01 Nov 2022