Tag Archives: tax issues

Repairs and Renewals

repairs and renewal

Repairs and Renewals   A distinction is drawn between repairs and improvements when considering if tax relief is available.   The general rules are that:   Expenditure on restoring an asset to its original state is revenue in nature and so allowable in calculating taxable trading profits; and   Expenditure […]

Normal Expenditure out of Income

normal expenditure

In our previous blog, Inheritance Tax Exemptions – Christmas is a time for giving, we explained some of the main exemptions available to reduce your estate and any IHT liability it may attract. One such exemption, which is potentially the most valuable, is that of “Normal Expenditure out of Income”. […]

Jobs – employment status variations

jobs and employment status

There are so many ways to work that it can sometimes get very confusing. People generally classify two key ways, you work for someone else or you work for yourself, but there are many different classifications of “jobs”. The old 9-5 For many being part of team on the payroll […]

G7 Historic Tax Agreement

G7 tax reform

It is no secret that many governments have struggled to tackle the tax challenges that arise from an increasingly globalised and digital economy.   However, following years of discussion, on 5 June 2021 G7 agreed to back an historic international agreement on a global tax reform, which will push for […]

Transfer of Shares – tax issues to consider

shares transfer

The dawning of a new tax year commonly sees a flurry of share transfers as business owners seek to ensure their extractions of profits are tax-efficient. However, transfers of shares between family members and employees can hold lots of hidden tax charges.   Here are three of the main types […]