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Technical commentary on capital allowances, property and related tax matters.
Articles are provided for general information only and do not constitute advice.



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 increasingly complex over the years with 'Allowances Statements', 'Fixed Value' and 'Mandatory Pooling Requirements' and the most recent, and relatively short-lived, 'Super Deduction'. Yesterday's Autumn Statement provided nothing much beyond existing allowances to drive growth and encourage businesses to make differential capital investment in

Bryan Crawford
Nov 18, 20224 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 ideas and human interaction. Creating great office accommodation costs but perhaps not as much as you think when you factor in the current tax allowances available to most UK tax paying businesses - how would an effective 17.5% cash saving affect your project plans? The average £250,000 commercial office fit-out contains expenditure that is 7

Bryan Crawford
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Free Online Super Deductions Course
A short online course on the new capital allowances super deductions designed to inform students on how the relief operates, key timings etc

Bryan Crawford
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Super Deductions for Long Life Assets
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that they will accept the decision in the First-teir Tribunal (FTT) case of DAARASP LLP and BETEX

Bryan Crawford
May 5, 20213 min read


Super Deductions for Landlords Update
Following last month’s budget announcement on the Capital Allowances Super Deduction, we have received a response from the Capital Allowances Technical team at HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) confirming that claims for certain landlord areas within commercial properties should be eligible for the accelerated First Year Allowances (FYAs). Common Areas and Management Suites Although HMRC has committed to publishing full technical guidance following its initial factsheet it is not

Bryan Crawford
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Super Deductions for Capital Expenditure
Today’s budget announced a temporary increase in tax relief for companies who invest in certain types of new plant and machinery

Bryan Crawford
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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