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Tips for investment landlords - incorporating a portfolio

The government have introduced various methods over the past few years to discourage individuals from owning multiple residential properties, such as implementing an additional 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on second properties.

24 Mar 2022

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Tips for investment landlords - incorporating a portfolio - news article image

Tips for investment landlords - incorporating a portfolio

The government have introduced various methods over the past few years to discourage individuals from owning multiple residential properties, such as implementing an additional 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on second properties.

24 Mar 2022

Tips for landlords - ensuring tax efficiency - news article image

Tips for landlords - ensuring tax efficiency

Firstly, it is important to claim allowable expenses as a deduction against rental income received, our ‘First time landlord’ article discusses these.

17 Mar 2022

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Tips for investment landlords - building a portfolio

The objectives of building a property portfolio are primarily to scale monthly rental income and to hold properties for capital appreciation. A property portfolio can be built in a number of different ownership structures such as individuals, partnerships and companies.

16 Mar 2022

Tips for first time landlords – Paying Income Tax - news article image

Tips for first time landlords – Paying Income Tax

If you are renting your own house or even rooms within the property you live in, it is important to remember that you are classed as a landlord and therefore there are some obligations you may have to adhere to.

14 Mar 2022

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Cryptocurrency

Whilst cryptocurrency is a relatively new asset, it is becoming more prevalent as access becomes more accessible for individuals. It is however important to consider the taxation position of the transactions being undertaken.

9 Mar 2022

Tips for first-time landlords – finding your property - news article image

Tips for first-time landlords – finding your property

There are several reasons why people decide to become a landlord, whether this is an investment decision or based on personal circumstances, the UK property rental sector is an attractive prospect and can achieve a higher return on investment than traditional savings.

9 Mar 2022

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)

ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies and partnerships with a corporate member that own UK residential property, which started to apply from 01 April 2013. It applies to properties valued in excess of £500,000 from 01 April 2016 onwards.

2 Mar 2022

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Shaw Gibbs announce the promotion of two Associate Directors

Shaw Gibbs are proud to announce the promotion of Emily Hillier and Fran Kidd to the role of Associate Director. From the 1 February, Emily became Associate Director, Personal Tax whilst Fran is now Associate Director, Clients & Markets.

1 Mar 2022

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Changes to Director dividends

Director shareholders who operate their own limited companies often utilise dividends to reduce their income tax and national insurance liabilities; many such individuals will remunerate themselves with a small salary to utilise their personal allowance and then additional amounts are drawn as dividends.

28 Feb 2022

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Shaw Gibbs employ Kickstart Assistant as part of Government scheme

Shaw Gibbs Client and Markets team have hired a new Administrative Assistant as part of the Governments Kickstart Scheme, an initiative which is designed to help people aged 16-24 into employment.

7 Feb 2022

£5k of Govt funding for accounting software - news article image

£5k of Govt funding for accounting software

Entrepreneurial businesses can access up to £5k in Government funding to help to fund the adoption of accounting software through the Help to Grow: Digital scheme.

1 Feb 2022

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Shaw Gibbs launch flexible public holiday policy

The policy, which was announced internally on the 27 January has been put in place to recognise that not everyone’s heritage, beliefs and lifestyle match the traditional bank holiday dates in England.

31 Jan 2022

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Shaw Gibbs team up with The Money Consultancy to offer Employee Mortgage Advice

At the tail end of 2021 Mary West from the Money Consultancy came into our Oxford office, offering Employee Mortgage advice for all employees.

10 Jan 2022

Shaw Gibbs celebrates DFK's 60th Anniversary - news article image

Shaw Gibbs celebrates DFK's 60th Anniversary

Shaw Gibbs is celebrating global independent accountancy association DFK international’s 60th anniversary.

5 Jan 2022

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Shaw Gibbs launch employee recognition programme.

Shaw Gibbs have launched an employee recognition programme in order to honour contributions to the firm over the last 18 months.

14 Dec 2021

Launch of the Oxfordshire Business Awards - news article image

Launch of the Oxfordshire Business Awards

A number of Oxfordshire entrepreneurs and business owners attended the launch of the 2022 Oxfordshire Business Awards on Thursday 2 December at the Sadler Building, Oxford Science Park.

9 Dec 2021

Salary sacrifice for low emission cars - news article image

Salary sacrifice for low emission cars

It is not very often that we see an opportunity for both employee and employer to benefit from a small relaxation in the tax rules but the rules surrounding salary sacrifice for ultra-low emission cars offer exactly that.

25 Nov 2021

Reporting and payment of CGT extended to 60 days - news article image

Reporting and payment of CGT extended to 60 days

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due on residential property disposals by UK residents has had to be reported and paid to HMRC within 30 days of completion from 6 April 2020.

22 Nov 2021

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