Transferring Property to Your Spouse or Children: What Taxes Apply?
Gifting a property to a spouse or child? It’s not always tax-free. This guide explains what HMRC expects around CGT, SDLT, rental income, and inheritance tax.
Month: July 2025
What Expenses Can You Claim When Selling a Rental Property?
Not every cost when selling a rental property is tax-deductible. In this post, we break down what you can and can’t claim — and offer a free checklist to help.
How to Report Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Rental Property (UK Guide 2025)
Sold a UK rental property? You must report the sale and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60 days of completion. This guide explains what to report, when, and how to avoid HMRC penalties.
Trivial Benefits & Staff Gifts – What You Can (and Can’t) Give Tax-Free
Find out what HMRC allows as a tax-free gift under the Trivial Benefits rules. Learn the £50 limit, director restrictions, common mistakes, and how to avoid unexpected tax charges.
How Foreign Income Is Taxed in the UK: A Guide for Residents
If you’re a UK resident earning income from abroad — dividends, rental, trading, or foreign gains — you may need to declare it to HMRC. This guide explains how UK tax rules apply and how to avoid paying tax twice using double taxation relief.
Making Tax Digital: A beginner’s Guide for the Self Employed
New to MTD? This blog explains what Making Tax Digital is, how it works, and how to get started — in plain English for self-employed and landlords.
Why You Shouldn’t Make Assumptions With HMRC
Think HMRC won’t notice a bit of rental income? Think again. This real-life case shows how one small assumption led to thousands in penalties — and how to stay compliant.
Business Expenses – What You Can and Can’t Claim (UK 2025)
Confused about what business expenses you can claim in 2025? This guide breaks down HMRC rules for UK sole traders and limited companies, with tips to avoid common mistakes.
Can Landlords Still Claim Mortgage Interest? Section 24 Explained (2025 Guide)
Section 24 has changed how landlords claim mortgage interest. Learn how the 20% tax credit works, why your taxable profits look higher and what you can still claim in 2025.