Claiming Capital Allowances
Capital allowances in the UK allow businesses to claim tax relief on certain purchases, to reduce tax liability while allowing the business to benefit from the capital investment. Understanding what constitutes qualifying expenditure and what this means in terms of tax savings can make a real difference to your business. However, the capital allowances regime […]
Capital Allowance Rates 2023
Understanding the rules for capital allowance and how those rules apply to your business’s circumstances can be a complicated process with an ongoing need to stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, although taking professional advice can help to clarify your tax situation. One important element in this process is an awareness of […]
Annual Investment Allowance AIA 2023
If you purchase plant or machinery that qualifies for the annual investment allowance (AIA), you can deduct the full cost of that asset from your profits before calculating your tax liability. What is Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)? The annual investment allowance (AIA) allows businesses to claim tax relief on purchases of certain assets […]
Capital Allowance (What Can You Claim?)
Capital allowance relief may be available on assets purchased for use in your business, such as transport vehicles, machinery or equipment. Any claimed amount may then be deducted from your taxable profit. A broad range of assets can be claimed for, though there are exceptions not eligible for a capital allowance claim, including: Items you […]
How Does Capital Allowance Super Deduction Work?
When looking to grow, companies need as much financial support as possible to help cover expansion costs and increase cash flow. This is where the new super deduction allowance can make a significant difference to the overall tax liability of an enterprise, enabling investment at a time when business owners remain understandably cautious in the […]
Enhanced Capital Allowances & Enterprise Zones
The enhanced capital allowances scheme changed in April 2020. Under the current rules, qualifying expenditure must have been incurred between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2020, and the area where the plant or machinery was to be used must have been a designated Assisted Area at the time that the expenditure was incurred. This means […]
Claim HMRC Self Employed Capital Allowances
If you are running your own business you may be able to reduce your tax bill by taking advantage of capital allowances. In this guide, we examine the basic principles relating to HMRC self-employed capital allowances and how these can help to minimise your tax liability. What are HMRC self-employed capital allowances? The […]
What are Capital Allowances?
Capital allowances are a tax relief designed to encourage business investment. When a business purchases certain qualifying assets, capital allowances can be claimed, thereby allowing the business to write off the cost of those assets against taxable income. Capital allowances are generally available to limited companies, property companies, the self-employed and partnerships. To benefit fully […]
What is Capital Allowance Tax Relief on Property?
Capital allowances can be an extremely valuable form of tax relief, allowing owners of commercial property in particular to claim qualifying items of capital expenditure as a tax deduction. Understanding how capital allowances work will be key to securing the maximum possible tax savings for your business. What is capital allowance tax relief? […]