We won’t sit on the fence here: in most cases, for higher-rate taxpayers, buying rental property through a limited company does make sense.
Should I buy rental property through a limited company?
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How to approach HMRC about property tax problems
In many ways, HMRC has become much easier to deal with in recent decades. Its officials seem more willing to talk and to give advice – and often more flexible. At the same time, any landlord contacting them should be careful and methodical.
How did your landlord tax return go this year?
A landlord tax specialist could save you money and save you from frustration. Here’s a checklist of what you ought to expect from your accountant.
Self-assessment advice for landlords
The fact is, we’re too busy to help in person right now, but we don’t like the thought of people struggling so here’s some hopefully helpful advice.
It’s mid-December and you should already have your tax return done
The deadline for self-assessment tax might be 31 January 2021 but that doesn’t mean you should wait until then to submit. If you’re a landlord and haven’t already completed a tax return, get it done now.
Could the Government be about to double capital gains tax?
Current capital gains tax (CGT) rates are too complex and should be aligned with those for income tax, according to the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) – what could this mean for landlords?
How can a UK landlord find a good letting agent?
As both landlord tax experts and landlords ourselves, our expertise goes beyond accountancy. Here are our tips on finding a reliable letting agent for your UK rental property.
The complete guide to financial record-keeping for landlords
Accurate record-keeping is vital in making sure your tax return isn’t a cause of stress for you – but what information do you need to keep? And what’s the best way to look after it?
Ask Simon: your property tax questions answered
Our landlord clients often ask challenging and interesting questions. Simon Thandi, director and co-founder of UK Landlord Tax has the answers.
Our property tax jargon buster, from stamp duty to capital gains
We’ve got a commitment to demystify tax for landlords and know that some of our clients find the technical language confusing. So here it is, explained.