The new requirements for entrepreneurs’ relief

Changes to entrepreneurs’ relief announced at the 2018 Budget have now passed into law. How can you minimise the impact, and why might disposals in 2018/19 cause particular problems? Entrepreneurs’ relief recap Shareholders disposing of all or part of their shares in...

New rent-a-room relief rules

In July 2018 HMRC proposed new legislation to limit the circumstances in which rent-a-room relief can be claimed. When and how will the new restriction apply? Rent-a-room recap Rent-a-room relief (RARR) allows anyone who lets all or part of their homes, say to a...

HMRC’s spin on the new EA rules

One-man companies can no longer qualify for the employment allowance (EA). However, the latest official guidance indicates that this rule may be easy to dodge. What’s the full story? Tax on employers The employment allowance (EA) was introduced in April by the...

VAT MOSS – Where are we now?

HMRC’s mini one stop shop (MOSS) for accounting for VAT on digital services sold in other EU countries seems to have settled down. HMRC has also simplified the rules for some businesses. How might these changes affect you? Digital services Since 1 January 2015,...