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14 June 2016 / Sarah Saunders
Issue: 4554 / Categories: Comment & Analysis

The relevant factors in the badges of trade for self-employment.

KEY POINTS

  • There can be doubt as to the nature of transactions particularly isolated ones.
  • The existence of a trade can depend on case law and various indicators.
  • A single transaction may still have the nature of a trade.
  • Is the asset which is the subject of transaction one that might be owned for personal use?
  • Does the taxpayer carry on a related business?
  • Keeping clear records of intention regarding the asset is important.

A payment received by an individual may fall into one of several categories for tax purposes. If the individual is clearly carrying out a trade the correct category may be obvious but for some activities especially one-off transactions there may be several possibilities to choose from including:

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