Capital Gains Tax Articles

CGT – Lettings relief

In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on a property which has been used as the main family residence. This relief from CGT is commonly known as Private Residence Relief or PRR. However, where part of the home has been let out the entitlement to relief may be affected. Homeowners renting out part of their house may not receive the complete Private Residence Relief (PRR), but they can...

Hold-over gifts relief

Gifts Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that effectively defers Capital Gains Tax (CGT) that may arise on a relevant gift. The relief can be claimed when assets are given away (including certain shares). Alternatively, it can be claimed when they are sold for less than they are worth to help benefit the buyer. The relief means that any gain on the asset is 'held-over' until the recipient of the...

Do you need to pay tax when you sell your home?

In general, there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home. This applies to a property which has been used as the main family residence. An investment property which has never been used as your own home does not qualify for relief. This relief from CGT is commonly known as Private Residence Relief. Taxpayers are usually entitled to full relief from CGT where all the following...

Summary of Companies House changes

Effective October 26, 2023, the Economic Crime Act empowers Companies House to combat abuse, streamline filings, enforce identity verification, and...

Tax relief for R&D intensive SMEs

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Enterprise Investment Scheme investee businesses

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) supports smaller trading companies by offering tax reliefs to investors buying new shares. Qualifying criteria...

Corporation Tax marginal rate

As of April 1, 2023, UK Corporation Tax: 25% for profits over £250,000, 19% Small Profits Rate for up to...

NIC changes for employees from 6 January 2024

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: Employee National Insurance cut by 2% from Jan 6, 2024, benefiting 27 million. Examples show potential savings,...

NIC changes for the self-employed

Chancellor’s Autumn changes for self-employed: Removes Class 2 NIC for profits over £12,570, and cuts Class 4 NIC by 1%...

Directors’ duties and responsibilities

Directors, aged 16 and above, handle responsibilities like filing accounts, reporting changes, and paying taxes. Follow your company’s constitution, promote...

ECOVIS rises up the Accountancy Age Top 50+50 rankings

The list of the Top 100 Accountancy Firms for 2023 has been unveiled, and we are thrilled to announce that...

Gifts of shares to minor (under 18s) children

Settlement legislation attributes a settlor’s retained interest to their income for tax purposes. Exceptions apply in common scenarios like gifts...

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