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The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.

This article examines HMRC’s interpretation of when a UK property business commences and considers whether the statutory framework supports an alternative analysis.

Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.

There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.

After months of speculation, the UK government’s much-trailed Budget was finally delivered at the end of November.

Just before Christmas, the government announced that, with effect from 6 April 2026, agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) would be capped – referred to in the d

In the intricate realm of tax advice, one often overlooked facet is the section 198/199 election – a critical element in dealing with capital allowances within commercial property transactions

Private residence relief has been a feature of capital gains tax since the charge was introduced in the Finance Act 1965.

VAT and property is a nightmare topic for clients and advisers. It is also probably the most important one to get right because of the amount of tax involved in many deals.

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