How do I use allowances and losses against capital gains tax?

There is an order for deciding how to set off the Annual Exempt Amount (for Capital Gains) and Capital Losses against Capital Gains The Annual Exempt Amount (2021/22 £12,300) is set against any Capital Gains in the year BEFORE any Capital Losses are brought forward....

Should you buy a car via HP or lease a car?

Most importantly, it depends on the deal.  So, get your calculator out!  But do watch out for excessive mileage penalties in lease agreements. Tax treatment varies depending on the method used to acquire a car – but it is often not tax efficient for a Company to...

Can paying dividends reduce your Company’s tax bill?

No it can’t.  A Company pays Corporation Tax on its profits before dividends are paid out.  Consequently, shareholders are treated as having already paid some tax on their dividends but they still have 7.5% dividend tax to pay (on dividends above £2,000) – and...

Tax on overseas income

If you are working overseas and pay tax there, you can usually claim what is called a Foreign Tax Credit. The UK has an agreement with nearly every country in the world, so when you pay tax overseas you can enter it in your Tax Return and the UK tax due can be reduced...