Category Archives: Landlords

Deadline for notifying an option to tax (VAT) land and buildings

There are special VAT rules that allow businesses to standard rate the supply of most non-residential and commercial land and buildings (known as the

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Expenses you can and cannot claim against property rents

If you are a landlord, it is important that you are aware of expenses you can and cannot claim from your rental income. As a rule, these expenses must

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The rent-a-room scheme - alexander accountancy Burton on Trent

Rent-a-room: letting as office accommodation

The rent-a-room scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent-a-room in their home. The current tax-free threshold of £7,500 per year has been in place […]

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Capital gains tax advice Alexander Accountancy Burton on Trent

CGT on second property sales – 30 day rule

The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reporting and payment date for UK residents that sell a residential property changed with effect from 6 April 2020. This change means that any CGT […]

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Are you a landlord that owes tax to HMRC? Alexander Accountancy Burton on Trent

Are you a landlord that owes tax to HMRC?

The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with an opportunity to

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Cash basis for landlords

The cash basis scheme helps sole traders and other unincorporated businesses benefit from a simpler way of managing their financial affairs. Landlords can use the cash basis when recording income and […]

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Property repossessions from 1 April 2021

There have been a significant number of measures introduced to help those experiencing financial difficulties because of coronavirus. Throughout the

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Landlords year end planning tips

A few housekeeping tips for readers with buy to let or holiday let properties to think about and action - if applicable - before the end of the

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