Monthly Archives: May 2014
Tax free gains
There are a number of assets that you can sell at a profit without paying capital gains tax (CGT) on the sale. They include: Any car that is owned personally, and not by a business. Personal possessions worth up to … Continue reading
Charity based tax schemes quashed
HMRC have had recent successes in the courts that have neutralised tax schemes utilising charity tax reliefs. Here’s what they have to say on the GOV.uk website: HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) successfully challenged the tax avoidance scheme used by … Continue reading
Tax anomalies
Institute for Fiscal Studies director, Paul Johnson, recently spoke at the annual Chartered Tax Advisor Address. He pointed out a number of the unnecessary complications and policies that have left the UK tax system more complex and less efficient. “For … Continue reading
Why it\’s important to plan
Consider this case study: Bill Smith, a self-employed electrician, purchased a brand new van 15 March 2014 for £18,000. Due to a downturn in the local economy his trading profits for the year to 31 March 2014 were just £9,400. Fortunately, … Continue reading
NIC employment allowance
HMRC have published further clarification regarding who can, or cannot, claim the new £2,000 a year NIC Employment Allowance. Extracts from the update are set out below: Public authorities Public authorities (such as local authorities, town councils and parish councils) … Continue reading