A ‘golden hello’ payment is made to a partner on his joining a partnership. Is this subject to tax and, if so, is it as an income or capital payment? It seems unlikely that goodwill is being introduced and it seems more likely that this may be a payment of a higher profit share for the first year as a partner.
A lady wishes to pass her business to her daughter who is currently employed by her. If the business is transferred in stages, will the pre-owned assets charge apply and will business property relief be lost if part of the business is left in her will?
A builder is planning on taking his daughter into partnership with him, but is concerned about the value of the business and how this might affect the various potential tax liabilities that could arise
A director/shareholder owns the property from which his limited company trades. Rent is received from the company which enables the mortgage to be paid. Is there any way in which entrepreneurs’ relief can be protected?
MIKE TRUMAN looks at some calculations by CHARLES PASCOE, which suggest that the extension to three years for loss relief claims may not be as useful as it looks