Sold a second home recently?
You may have seen the piece yesterday in the Sunday Times Money supplement about HMRC going after people for capital gains tax on the sale of second homes.
The essential point of the article was that HMRC believe many people have sold second homes without declaring the taxable profits via self-assessment and that they are now saying that, despite writing to people weeks ago warning them that they would be getting looked into, anyone else who hasn’t received a letter should also own up by the deadline this Friday or expect a fine of up to 100% of the tax due.
We have helped some clients through this recently, it’s a fairly simple process, but, as with most tax matters there are different rules for different circumstances. You may not be liable for as much tax as it might first appear or, conversely, your circumstances may include further complications which increase your liability.
If you have sold a second home in the UK or abroad in the past and think you may have a declaration to make, we can help you through the process. Give us a call on 0845 340 4222 or email us.
His appearance on a Channel 4 television programme about the inside workings of Revenue and Customs was watched by 4.1m which sealed his status as one of the most highly respected tax consultants to ever work in Scotland.
Ricky led all tax investigation and COP 9 cases, using his extensive knowledge to help people reach a positive resolution to their situation.
Ricky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2022 after leaving his indelible mark on the company he founded and headed for over 35 years.
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Ricky worked as an Investigator in the Inland Revenue for over 20 years before founding Steedman & Company in 1987, giving him the experience and knowledge that enabled him to help so many clients over the years.
His appearance on a Channel 4 television programme about the inside workings of Revenue and Customs was watched by 4.1m which sealed his status as one of the most highly respected tax consultants to ever work in Scotland.
Ricky led all tax investigation and COP 9 cases, using his extensive knowledge to help people reach a positive resolution to their situation.
Ricky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2022 after leaving his indelible mark on the company he founded and headed for over 35 years.
