Trusts and Income Tax

Trusts and Income Tax

A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company to deal with the trust assets, such as land, money and shares, and which form part of the trust. The person who places assets

Replacement of domestic items relief

Replacement of domestic items relief

The replacement of domestic items relief enables landlords to claim tax relief when they replace movable furniture, furnishings, household appliances and kitchenware in a rental property. The

Who needs an EORI number?

Who needs an EORI number?

The Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification System (EORI) was setup as a European Union (EU) wide initiative that helps businesses communicate with customs officials when they are

Paying tax by Certificate of Tax Deposit

Paying tax by Certificate of Tax Deposit

The Certificate of Tax Deposit scheme allowed users to deposit money with HMRC and use it later to pay tax liabilities. The date that the certificate was purchased was known as the effective date of

Replacement of domestic items relief

Replacement of domestic items relief

The replacement of domestic items relief enables landlords to claim tax relief when they replace movable furniture, furnishings, household appliances and kitchenware in a rental property. The

Searching for details about property

Searching for details about property

There are a number of online tools available to help find information about a property in England or Wales, even if you do not own it. The service is available on GOV.UK and allows users to search for

Business records if self-employed

Business records if self-employed

If you are self-employed as a sole trader or as a partner in a business partnership, then you must keep suitable business records as well as separate personal records of your income.

For tax

Changes to Scottish Bankruptcy law

Changes to Scottish Bankruptcy law

The bankruptcy process applies to individuals living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. There is a separate bankruptcy process sometimes known as sequestration in Scotland. Bankruptcy is a form of

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