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Significant tax decision on pre-construction costs in major projects
Court of Appeal decision summary on the pre-construction (operational studies) costs for a major offshore windfarm.
Bryan Crawford
Mar 185 min read


Motor dealer succeeds on conversion works capital allowances claim
Motor deals succeeds at Tax Tribunal on treatment of conversion costs being eligible for 100% 'Business Premises Renovation Allowance'
Bryan Crawford
Jan 103 min read


Mersey Docks wins plant and machinery status for 'Quay Wall' in Tax Tribunal
Tax Tribunal determines that expenditure on a new quay wall qualifies for plant and machinery allowances
Bryan Crawford
Jan 93 min read


HMRC is Sharpening its Compliance Focus on Capital Allowances in Property Deals
In 2024, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been sharpening its focus on compliance checks for commercial real estate and infrastructure deals
Bryan Crawford
Dec 2, 20246 min read


Autumn Budget 2024 - Capital Allowances Update
Invest, Invest, Invest
Bryan Crawford
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Spotlight on s198 Fixtures Elections with Enhanced Capital Allowances
An invalid s198 election is a potential win-win for HMRC an easy target - don't lose out - find out all you need to know in this article.
Bryan Crawford
Apr 26, 20249 min read


Maximizing Tax Opportunities and Avoiding Pitfalls in Construction Works on Existing Buildings
An article covering some of the most common tax pitfalls and opportunities on works to an existing building with tips and links.
Bryan Crawford
Feb 27, 20246 min read


Camping Pods: How their Use, Form, and Specification Affect Tax Treatment
This recent tax case concerns the capital allowances treatment of 26 timber log camping pods at an outdoor activity centre in Wales.
Bryan Crawford
Jan 19, 20244 min read


Capital Allowances for Offshore Windfarms: Tax Implications for Project Planning and Design Costs
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has now considered last year's First-tier tax (FTT) tribunal decision on the capital allowances treatment of...
Bryan Crawford
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Full Expensing in the UK: An Overview
An overview of the latest developments in 'Full Expensing' following the UK Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2023
Bryan Crawford
Nov 22, 20235 min read


Allowances Statements and SBA claims from non-taxpayers
In this article we explore some of the practical difficulties in making SBA claims in property acquired from non-taxpayers
Bryan Crawford
Sep 6, 20235 min read


Capital Allowances Summary 2022
A round-up of our most popular and topical articles covering capital allowances case law, legislation changes, news and related announcement
Bryan Crawford
Dec 21, 20225 min read


Capital Allowances Autumn Statement
With no new capital incentives to aide investment and growth, it is a back-to-basics approach to claim optimisation which has become...
Bryan Crawford
Nov 18, 20224 min read


Capital Allowances (Mini-Budget) Update
Summary of capital allowances announcements in Kwasi Kwarteng's first fiscal statement to try and stimulate growth in the UK economy.
Bryan Crawford
Sep 23, 20222 min read


UK Capital Allowances Reforms 2023
Proposals for UK Capital Allowances Reforms 2023 with links to survey details.
Bryan Crawford
May 10, 20228 min read


Revitalise, Adapt and Grow
Our working arrangements and office environments are changing; as is what we expect from the spaces we utilise for developing business...
Bryan Crawford
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Dealing in Capital Allowances
An article examining capital allowances in commercial real estate transactions (including furnished holiday lettings)
Bryan Crawford
Apr 11, 20228 min read


Non-Resident Landlords Taxation Update
Article exploring changes to Non-Resident Landlords tax and capital allowances opportunities
Bryan Crawford
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Top Capital Allowances Opportunities
Article exploring the most common areas of opportunity in balance sheet and construction project tax analysis
Bryan Crawford
Feb 1, 20225 min read


CAPITAL ALLOWANCES 2021
A round-up of our most popular and topical articles covering capital allowances case law, legislation changes, news and related...
Bryan Crawford
Dec 7, 20217 min read
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