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Consultation on taxation of cryptoasset loans

Consultation on taxation of cryptoasset loans

In April 2022, the government announced a package of measures intended to make the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub. One of the issues raised at the time concerned the tax treatment of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and staking. DeFi lending and staking...
Landlord responsibilities

Landlord responsibilities

There are a number of responsibilities that fall on a landlord that is renting out a property.  These include the requirements to: keep rented properties safe and free from health hazards; make sure all gas equipment and electrical equipment is safely...
Retaining an interest in a gift

Retaining an interest in a gift

The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to ensure that where a settlor has retained an interest in property in a settlement that the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor...
The Let Property Campaign

The Let Property Campaign

The Let Property Campaign provides landlords who have undeclared income from residential property lettings in the UK or abroad with an opportunity to regularise their affairs by disclosing any outstanding liabilities whether due to misunderstanding the tax rules or...
Properties not let at commercial rates

Properties not let at commercial rates

There are special rules where a property is let at less than a commercial rate or isn’t let on commercial terms. These rules also apply if a property is occupied rent free or at less than a commercial rate, for example, a property is occupied by a family member...