The Chancellor’s Budget speech had far less in it than had widely been expected. In short – there were no tax rises (other than corporation tax). Here are some of the key points: Stamp Duty Land Tax The temporary increase in the residential SDLT Nil Rate Band to £500,000 has been extended to 30 June 2021. From 1 July 2021, [...]
Frequently Asked Questions about: Stamp Duty Land Tax – surcharge for non-residents Raising taxes on property has been an easy target for the government for a number of years. Aside from increasing the scope of capital gains taxes on property, particularly on non-residents, the 3% surcharge for second properties was one of a number of changes aimed at specifically increasing [...]
Inheritance tax - What is it and who pays it? Definition: Inheritance Tax: a tax on the estate, normally property, money and possessions, of someone who has died. Also known as IHT. The standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40%. It’s only charged on the part of your estate that’s above the threshold. Who pays: We are all allowed to leave [...]
Extended deadline to notify VAT option to tax As part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, HMRC extended from the usual 30 days to 90 days the period in which a taxpayer is required to notify an option to tax over property to be made. Initially this extension only applied to options made between 15 February 2020 and 31 [...]
Relaxation of 3 year rule for reclaiming 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax supplement Since 2016 purchasers of second homes have been subject to an additional 3% supplement on the SDLT they pay. This rule generally does not apply to individuals who buy and sell their main residence on the same day. However, where a seller has been unable (or unwilling) [...]
There was more content to the Chancellor’s Budget than was expected. Here are some of the most note-worthy announcements. Property As previously announced, with effect from April 2019, all non-residents who realise a gain on the sale of UK land, whether commercial or residential, will be subject to tax in the UK. They will also be subject to tax on [...]
When: Wednesday 22nd February 2017 arrival from 8am for a 8:30am start Where: Teacher Stern Offices, 37 - 41 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4JH What: A practical session on what to do with existing residential property structures from a tax perspective Who: Sarah Cardew, Tax Partner of Teacher Stern LLP and Michael Thomas, Tax Barrister of Pump Court Tax Chambers Places are limited, [...]
What are the changes? The Government is consulting on changes which will mean that non-domiciles can no longer escape a UK IHT charge on UK residential property by owning it through an offshore vehicle such as a company or trust. The period for consultation runs until 20 October 2016 and the changes will come into effect from 6 April 2017. [...]
In this budget briefing we have focussed on the SDLT changes which bring additional complexity for residential property transactions. SDLT: higher rates on purchases of additional residential properties From 1 April 2016, higher rates of SDLT will be charged on purchases of additional residential properties e.g. second homes, holiday homes and buy to let properties. The higher rates will be 3% above [...]
Teacher Stern Tax Partner, Sarah Cardew, presented at Wilkins Kennedy’s Property and Construction seminar in November to an audience of attendees from the property, banking, accountancy and.....
