Tax mysteries surrounding distributions from companies limited by guarantee
30th January 2026
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
Companies which are limited by guarantee do not have shareholders and instead have members who act as guarantors. These kinds of…
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Should Property 118 clients sell up?
31st October 2025
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
We are being asked by quite a few Property 118 (‘P118’) clients to assist with ongoing enquiries. These enquiries all revolve…
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Home is where the monogrammed cigar humidor is!
16th June 2025
Posted in Articles, Principal Private Residence Relief by Matt Parker
Our 2021 Tax Bite, ‘No PPR relief for traders!’ was a cautionary tale for developers moving into a property, refurbishing and…
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Why the new associated companies regime could lead to more companies paying quarterly instalments
23rd May 2025
Posted in Articles by Tom Stockton
For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2023, HMRC introduced new associated companies rules. Prior to this date, companies…
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What’s the rate of SDLT on student accommodation?
21st February 2025
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
The rules about stamp duty land tax (SDLT) payable in respect of student accommodation are not very clear and are the…
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Should non-residential SDLT rates be applied to scruffy dwellings?
7th October 2024
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
‘Tax refund outfits’ have been making hay over the last few years. Their ‘game’ works roughly as follows: 1. Sift through Rightmove…
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The end of Furnished Holiday Lets (‘FHLs’) is nigh!
2nd August 2024
Posted in Articles by Andrew Marr
The final Conservative Budget in March announced that the FHL regime – which offers various advantages for individuals and companies who…
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What’s so bad about bridging loans in a section 162 incorporation?
26th July 2024
Posted in Articles, Capital Gains Tax by Andrew Marr
The use of bridging loans in a section 162 incorporation have recently incurred the wrath of tax blogger, Dan Neidle (famous…
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SDLT on in specie distributions
26th June 2024
Posted in Articles, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax by Andrew Marr
There are often cases where it is beneficial to transfer assets from one company to another as a distribution. When property…
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Child’s occupation of ATED property can lead to a nasty surprise
14th June 2024
Posted in Articles by Marianne Cain
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (‘ATED’) is a yearly charge applying to high-value residential property which is held by a…
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