Neil’s Tax Tips : VAT Deregistration

Neil’s Tax Tips : VAT Deregistration

VAT Deregistration is a popular area in the Advanced Tax exam. A VAT registered business can deregister voluntarily if the business expects taxable supplies (standard and zero-rated sales) in the next 12 months to be less than £83,000. Deregistration will take effect...
Neil’s Tax Tips: Sole Trader Trading Losses

Neil’s Tax Tips: Sole Trader Trading Losses

Sole trader trading losses are a popular area in the Tax and Advanced Tax exams. The trading loss must first be offset against total income in either the current tax year and the previous tax year. The claim is an all or nothing relief and cannot be restricted to...
Neil’s Tax Tips :Income Tax Trading Losses

Neil’s Tax Tips :Income Tax Trading Losses

It is natural for us to stay in our comfort zones and not stretch ourselves. Our brains are hardwired to seek pleasure and to avoid pain. When I lecture intelligent students, I frequently notice that they are only doing enough to get by. When sitting professional...
Neil’s Tax Tips : VAT On Land & Buildings

Neil’s Tax Tips : VAT On Land & Buildings

One important area that confuses tax students in Advanced Tax and BPT is Vat on land and buildings. This is probably because a building can be either zero-rated, exempt or a taxable supply. To help you I have written an article on VAT on Buildings including the...