An Introduction to Property Tax

Overview of this guide

Tax worries keeping you awake at night? Whether you’re new to property investing or have been in the game a while, there’s no doubt that tax can strike confusion and fear into the heart of even the most experienced landlord.

We’ve designed this guide to give a general overview of property taxes for those new to property investment and to serve as a refresher for existing landlords - helping you to spend more time on your properties and less time worrying about tax!

You’ll learn about:

• The tax differences between personally owned and limited company landlords

• Some of the taxes landlords are subject to at each stage of the property investment cycle, including:

• Buying - Stamp Duty Land Tax

• Letting and generating profit - Income Tax, Corporation Tax

• Selling - Capital Gains Tax

• Estate planning - Inheritance Tax

• Allowable expenses and the difference between revenue and capital expenditure

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