Blog & Events
Our blogs and events can be found below, keeping you informed about what’s going on at Harold Sharp and in the business world.
The ‘Substantial Shareholding Exemption’ – Tax relief for business sales
The UK prides itself on being an entrepreneurial and business-friendly nation. The tax legislation reflects this by providing for various valuable tax reliefs which encourage this entrepreneurial spirit. One such relief is the ‘substantial shareholding exemption’...
Residential property taxation – in-year capital gains tax returns
In recent years, various tax changes have been introduced which target residential property owners, particularly those with second homes and/or personally owned property rental businesses. The various measures introduced have served to increase tax rates applicable to...
Small changes for big results
Whether it’s the start of a new calendar year or financial year, the beginning of the year is always a good time to implement changes and reflect on what’s working and what’s not. So, as we begin 2022, we challenge you to think about what changes you could make to...
Electric cars for the business owner
For those running their trading business through a company, whether it is cheaper in tax terms to finance a car through the company or outside of it, is something which requires careful calculation. In a company, the costs of maintaining the car and an element of its...
Cryptocurrency and tax implications
Cryptocurrency has entered by public consciousness comparatively recently, but its ongoing growth means business advisers, the general public, investors (and of course HM Revenue and Customs!) now need to take it seriously. Tax Tuesday this week looks at this area,...
Inheritance tax and preference shares
Tax Tuesday encapsulates some of the elements and benefits of inheritance tax this week, whilst acknowledging each situation will have its’ own considerations. For inheritance tax purposes there is a generous relief called business property relief (BPR), which can...
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