Incorporation: A Borrowing Trap
Many landlords introduce properties into their rental businesses, which may have already been held for some time (e.g. gifted or inherited property). Those landlords are, in effect, introducing capital into the business, broadly equal to the market value of the property when it was introduced, less any outstanding mortgage, etc. Allowable borrowings HM Revenue and […]
Private Residence Relief: Another Disappointed Taxpayer
Private residence relief (PRR) for capital gains tax (CGT) purposes is potentially very generous. For example, a UK resident individual who is a higher rate taxpayer is liable to CGT on a residential property gain at 28% (for 2017/18). However, if PPR is available in full, the individual’s gain on disposal is not a chargeable […]
Private Residence Relief: Another Disappointed Taxpayer
Private residence relief (PRR) for capital gains tax (CGT) purposes is potentially very generous. For example, a UK resident individual who is a higher rate taxpayer is liable to CGT on a residential property gain at 28% (for 2017/18). However, if PPR is available in full, the individual’s gain on disposal is not a chargeable […]