Background From 6 April 2023 the employment income threshold, whereby an individual is automatically required to file a self assessment tax return even if all income was taxed at source through PAYE, increased from £100,000 to £150,000. This threshold has then be removed altogether from 6 April 2024. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently been sending letters to affected taxpayers informing...
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Muras Matters: ‘Lifetime ISA’
Background The Lifetime Individual Savings Account (ISA) was introduced by the Government in April 2017 to provide an another option for younger people looking to save flexibly for the future. The benefits it potentially offers are worth a revisit for those who may have forgotten about or are not aware of this particular ISA. The Lifetime ISA is intended to be a longer-term...
Muras Matters: Directors Loan Interest Frozen By HMRC
Background Where a loan is provided to a director by their company, interest free or below the official rate of interest, then a Benefit In Kind (BIK) can arise on loans above £10,000. The BIK is calculated on the loan at the ‘beneficial rate’, less any actual interest paid by the individual. H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently confirmed that the...
Muras Matters: Abolition of Furnished Holiday Let Rules
Background In the 2024 Spring Budget it was announced that the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) rules will be abolished from April 2025. This week’s Muras Matters looks at how this might impact the owners of FHL’s. Detail Businesses currently qualifying as an FHL have the following tax breaks, which do not apply to general letting business: Business asset taper relief (BADR) can apply...
Muras Matters: Increase in VAT Registration Threshold
Background One of the main announcements in last month’s budget was the increase in the VAT registration threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 and this change has now come into effect from 1 April 2024. This change represents the first increase to the threshold since it was frozen with effect from 1 April 2017. In addition, from 1 April 2024, the threshold at which a...
Muras Matters: Companies House Changes
Directors of limited companies need to be aware of the following changes that have recently been introduced by Companies House: New rules for registered office addresses From 4 March 2024, there are new rules for registered office addresses which mean companies must have an ‘appropriate address’ as their registered office at all times. An appropriate address is one where: any documents sent...
Muras Matters: Tax on Residential Property Owned by a Company
This Bulletin is aimed at limited companies who own, develop or let residential property Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) The ATED charge is a tax on residential property which is owned through a corporate vehicle. It was introduced in 2013 primarily to prevent non-resident investors from avoiding Stamp Duty by owning their UK residence through a company. The legislation is drafted...
Muras Matters: Year End Planning
Background As the tax year is nearing its end, taxpayers should take stock of their personal tax affairs to ensure that all relevant allowances have been used where applicable, and that they are fully prepared for the inevitable changes to rates, thresholds, exemptions in the new year. By doing this, taxpayers can minimise their liabilities as well as understand whether a...
Muras Matters – Budget 2024: A Budget for Long Term Growth
The Chancellor has just sat down from delivering his Budget speech with one or two surprise announcements. Based on the speech and supporting documents, we have picked out some key areas of change: Property Taxes The higher rate of capital gains tax on residential properties will reduce from 28% to 24% from April 2024. The favourable tax regime for Furnished Holiday...
Muras Matters: Company Cars Changes to Advisory Fuel Rates
This Bulletin is aimed at company car drivers (and their employers) who are not provided with fuel for private mileage HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated their advisory fuel rates for company cars with effect from 1 March 2024. The rates are intended to give guidance to employers about what is an acceptable fuel allowance to reimburse employees for use of...