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Property income guides

How much tax will I pay on my rental income?

There are complicated calculations behind rental income.

Allowable costs against rental income

It’s one of the most common questions we get asked and it’s understandable why.

Self assessment – how it works

How does self assessment work – let us explain by way of an example.

See all Property Income Tax guides

Capital gains tax guides

How to work out Capital Gains Tax for non residents

If you dispose of a dwelling in the UK, you are liable to tax on the Capital Gain.

How to work out your Capital Gains Tax

In 2008, the calculation of Capital Gains was simplified as this article explains.

Types of property ownership in the UK

Sole ownership, Joint ownership, Common ownership

See all Capital Gains Tax guides

Non-resident tax guides

Are you a non-resident landlord?

From 6th April 2013 there is The Statutory Residence Test. Firstly you need to consider the automatic tests to determine whether or not you are resident in the UK.

Self assessment for overseas landlords

Our guide to Self assessment for non-resident landlords.

Penalties for late filing or payment

Failure to file your return on time will increase your risk of being picked by HMRC for an enquiry.

See all Non-resident Tax guides

Limited companies guides

Limited companies and BTL properties

Should I own property through a limited company? It’s one of the most common questions we get asked. The answer is – no one structure fits all.

Is it worth having a limited company?

Properties can be held in either in individual name(s) or in a limited company. They can also be held in trusts or non-domestic properties can be held in self-administered pension schemes which are not dealt with here.

Changes affecting non-resident landlord companies

HMRC is planning to bring all UK and non-UK property owners on to the same tax schemes. What does that mean for you?

See all Limited Companies guides

Stamp duty guides

Stamp duty rates for non-resident individuals only

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax charged on the purchase or acquisition of property or land over a certain price.

Stamp duty rates for UK Individuals

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for those with property in England and Northern Ireland.

Stamp duty land tax

What are the 5% and 2% Stampy Duty surcharges and who pays them?

See all Stamp duty guides

Inheritance tax guides

Inheritance Tax For UK Landlords – a brief summary

Here we outline what Inheritance tax means for you as a property owner.

What is inheritance tax?

A detailed run through of what IHT is and how it works.

Property Family Investment Company and Inheritance Tax

Reducing the taxable value in your estate given, the unavailability of Business Property Relief on residential property is a major concern for landlords.

See all Inheritance tax guides

Other property taxes guides

Claiming back VAT

Aimed at renovators and developers, the urban regeneration scheme is quite often overlooked.

Should I be registered for VAT?

If you are only letting our residential property and you only have PAYE income and or investment income you cannot register for VAT.

Inheritance Tax For UK Landlords – a brief summary

Here we outline what Inheritance tax means for you as a property owner.

See all Other Property Tax guides

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