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HMRC is Sharpening its Compliance Focus on Capital Allowances in Property Deals
In 2024, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been sharpening its focus on compliance checks for commercial real estate and infrastructure deals

Bryan Crawford
Dec 2, 20246 min read


Spotlight on s198 Fixtures Elections with Enhanced Capital Allowances
An invalid s198 election is a potential win-win for HMRC an easy target - don't lose out - find out all you need to know in this article.

Bryan Crawford
Apr 26, 20249 min read


Maximizing Tax Opportunities and Avoiding Pitfalls in Construction Works on Existing Buildings
An article covering some of the most common tax pitfalls and opportunities on works to an existing building with tips and links.

Bryan Crawford
Feb 27, 20246 min read


Camping Pods: How their Use, Form, and Specification Affect Tax Treatment
This recent tax case concerns the capital allowances treatment of 26 timber log camping pods at an outdoor activity centre in Wales.

Bryan Crawford
Jan 19, 20244 min read


Dealing in Capital Allowances
An article examining capital allowances in commercial real estate transactions (including furnished holiday lettings)

Bryan Crawford
Apr 11, 20228 min read


The Importance of Working Together
Co-operation and planning with fixtures sales are essential to make the most of any capital allowances in the deal involved

Bryan Crawford
Dec 1, 20206 min read


Capital Allowances Elections OTS Review
The OTS has now concluded its latest review into capital allowances elections and made the following recommendations

Bryan Crawford
Oct 29, 20203 min read


Short Life Asset Tax Benefits
If you spend money on plant or machinery (including certain fixtures) for use in your business and regularly dispose or scrap them..

Bryan Crawford
Oct 29, 20203 min read


HMRC waiting to catch sellers without valid fixtures elections
HMRC waiting to catch sellers without valid elections

Bryan Crawford
Dec 5, 20182 min read


The ‘integral feature’ uplift in property purchases
If you buy a property from someone who owned it before 2008 you might be entitled to claim the 'integral feature' uplift.

Bryan Crawford
Aug 3, 20183 min read


Capital allowances on SDLT, LBTT or LTT
Capital allowances on SDLT, LBTT or LTT

Bryan Crawford
Jul 2, 20182 min read


Commercial Property Tax Elections and Tribunal – Getting a Good Deal
Commercial Property Tax Elections and Tribunal – Getting a Good Deal

Bryan Crawford
Nov 10, 20172 min read


Can you claim capital allowances on property purchases?
Can you claim capital allowances on property purchases? Maybe!

Bryan Crawford
Aug 10, 20173 min read
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