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We have known since the March 2024 Budget that the abolition of the beneficial rules relating to Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) were to change from April 2025. Now however, we have the draft legislation following its publication on 29 July 2024.   The effect of the changes will mean that for both individuals and companies:…

The harvest season is now in full swing. Are you aware of the pension duties that you are required to perform for each seasonal worker?   Whether an employee works for a few days, weeks, or months, each employee needs to be assessed for each period that they work for you.   To assess your…

Are you confused about charity reporting?   We understand, as charity reporting can be confusing due to the varying thresholds for different reporting requirements. Our infographic tool below is a useful visualisation of the various requirements of charities, all depending on the level of gross income in any given year.   Charites working with us…

When it comes to employment benefits and property, Whitings are here to help!   Property is affected by a large variety of direct and indirect taxes, whether that’s Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Income Tax (IT) or Inheritance Tax (IHT). These tax implications can be triggered by the acquisition, disposal, or…

Different pension schemes attract different rules when it comes to making statutory payments to employees. The first thing to ascertain is what type of pension it is your scheme administrator is running.   Net pay arrangement Pension deducted from gross before tax is taken (for example Smart)   Relief at source (gross pay arrangement) The…

Do you know what happens to property when a loved one dies?   Why Choose Whitings LLP to help with administering the estate? We understand that losing a loved one can be a very difficult and challenging time. It can often be a daunting process for those appointed as personal representatives with the worry and…

Don’t miss the 60 day deadline! It is now well established that taxpayers have 60 days from the date of completion to report a property disposal and pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to HMRC. Those within Self Assessment must also report their disposal on the Capital Gains section of their tax return for the…

Company formation ID verification rules are coming. Long expected changes to the way in which new companies are formed have moved a step closer. Although the implementation date of the new rules is not yet known as the regulations are still at the draft stage, Companies House have released some further information about the new rules.…

What could changes to section 21 no-fault evictions mean for the property sector?   With the new government being elected it is important to see the impact this will have on landlords and tenants. Although Labour have been in power less than a month, one of their main campaign and manifesto points was to immediately…

Have you heard about the new audit exemption thresholds?   Before the recent General Election the Conservatives announced plans to increase the audit exemption thresholds. For the Turnover and Gross Assets thresholds, this increase is significant (50%), effective for accounting periods starting on or after 1 October 2024. For certain growing companies, this presents an…