Capital Allowances

capital losses

Realise those capital losses

March 15, 2023

If you are planning to sell any property or your business in the near future, be aware that the annual exemption for capital gains tax will be cut from £12,300 to £6,000 on 6 April 2023. That exemption will reduce again on 6 April 2024 to £3,000, so long-term planning is needed where gains are

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Claiming capital allowances

October 13, 2021

Claiming capital allowances   Capital allowances of 130% are currently available on some plant and machinery. Buildings and structures do not usually qualify as plant, but there are exceptions. Agricultural structures have been shown to be ‘plant’ rather than buildings for tax purposes in the case of mechanised grain silos and potato stores. In both cases

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Commercial Property Changes from April 2014 for Buying or Selling

April 4, 2014

New government rules have been introduced which have changed the Capital allowances, these will come into effect from April 2014. The new rules will apply to the acquisition of second hand commercial property on or after 1st April 2014 or 6th for non-corporates. If you are buying a commercial property after April 2014, then contact

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