Having a takeout

Earlier this year, a readers’ forum query ‘Company residential property transfer to daughters’ (Taxation, 28 February 2019, page 22) questioned the tax implications of the transfer of residential properties from a company to two daughters of the company’s sole director and shareholder. It is relatively common for assets to be transferred from a company on […]

Having a takeout

Earlier this year, a readers’ forum query ‘Company residential property transfer to daughters’ (Taxation, 28 February 2019, page 22) questioned the tax implications of the transfer of residential properties from a company to two daughters of the company’s sole director and shareholder. It is relatively common for assets to be transferred from a company on […]

Tax relief for business travel: Prove it!

The tax system in the UK offers tax reliefs and exemptions to employees (including company directors) and the self-employed for various costs etc. relating to their work. However, these tax deductions generally come with strings attached in the form of conditions and record keeping requirements. A useful tax exemption is available for payments by employers […]