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TAX ON PART TIME BUSINESSES
When facing tax on part time businesses, it is important to remember you are still entitled to many tax deductions.
SELF EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNERS
Maximising your tax deductions is an important factor in reducing your tax bill. Find out how self employed business owners can pay less tax.
HOME OFFICE TAX DEDUCTION
Working from home means you can claim part of your household costs for tax purposes as a home office tax deduction.
SELF EMPLOYED TAX
Find out how self employed business owners such as sole traders and partnerships can save thousands in tax each year.
10 WAYS TO BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH
Explains how your buy-to-let portfolio can survive during the credit crunch and recession.
INCREASE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE INTEREST
Find out how to increase your mortgage interest tax deduction using these little known secrets.
THE NEW ENTREPRENEURS RELIEF
It's the biggest change to capital gains tax in a decade. Find out how entrepreneurs relief affects you and how to maximize it.
TOP 10 MISTAKES FOR NON-RESIDENTS
Non-resident and offshore tax planning can be complicated but our expert author explains it all in plain English.
FULL 2008 BUDGET REPORT (PDF DOCUMENT LINK)
Full coverage of the 2008 Budget tax changes.
TOP TEN TAX TIPS FOR FOREIGN PROPERTY OWNERS
If you own overseas property this article tells you all the tax dos and don'ts!
10 TOP TIPS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Essential reading for all business owners who want to maximise profits and reduce taxes.
SELLING YOUR HOME AFTER YOU'VE LEFT THE UK
This article shows you how to avoid capital gains tax after you have left the UK.
WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT USE A COMPANY
Companies are excellent tax shelter. Find out when they are NOT a good idea.
HOW THE NEW CAPITAL GAINS TAX RULES WILL AFFECT YOU
The capital gains tax system was fundamentally changed in 2007. Find out how the new capital gains tax rules will affect you.
CAN YOU BE A TAX EXILE?
This is one of the most powerful tax planning strategies, if you can get it right! Find out how to become a tax exile.
WORKING ABROAD - MINIMISE UK INCOME TAX
Working abroad is exciting for most inidividuals. However, there are important tax implications you must be aware of.
USE A COMPANY AFTER THE PRE BUDGET REPORT
The Pre-Budget Report changed a lot of tax laws. Find out whether companies are still attractive for business owners and investors.
COMPANY OWNED HOUSES ABROAD
The rules for those who put overseas property into a company have changed. This article explains the new rules in plain English.
FAMILY BUSINESSES AND INCOME SPLITTING
Husbands and wives often split company profits by taking salaries and dividends, but take care to avoid trouble with the taxman.
TAX BENEFITS OF RENTAL LOSSES
Make the most of your rental losses with this informative mini guide.
BUSINESS PROPERTY RELIEF
Business property relief is an extremely important IHT relief. Our guide How to Avoid Inheritance Tax explains all the rules.
RETIRE RICH WITH PROPERTY PENSIONS
Find out how to put property into a pension and save thousands of pounds in tax. Tax-free Property Investments shows you how to invest in property tax free.
BUYING BUSINESS PROPERTY
There are lots of different ways to buy business property and each one haas different tax consequences. This article examines the pros and cons of each method.
FULL 2007 BUDGET REPORT (PDF DOCUMENT LINK)
Comprehensive coverage of the Budget tax Changes.
TAX RETURN TIPS
These tax return tips will help you complete your return without fuss.. and save a few bob in tax too!
A STUDENT LANDLORD'S TALE
We have published a unique guide for those who want to invest in profitable student flats - written by a landlord who built a £4 million portfolio of student flats.
SALARY OR DIVIDEND?
This is probably the most important tax planning issue for owners of limited companies. Taxcafe has published a completely unique guide which explains exactly how much salary or dividend you should take.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
This article explains the tax differences between commercial and residential property investments.
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP (OVERSEAS TAX)
This article explains the tax traps to watch out for when you invest overseas.
THE TAX BENEFITS OF FURNISHED HOLIDAY LETTINGS
Furnished holiday letting tax rules are changing. Taxcafe has published a unique guide explaining exactly what you should do now to save thousands in tax.
WHY TRUSTS ARE STILL POWERFUL TAX SHELTERS
Trust are extremely useful inheritance tax shelters. Our guide How to Avoid Inheritance Tax explains exactly how they work and how you can use them to save thousands in inheritance tax.
FULL 2006 BUDGET REPORT (PDF DOCUMENT LINK)
Full coverage of the 2006 Budget in this useful mini guide.
TOP 10 TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS
Property investors should claim every income tax deduction they can. Our guide How to Avoid Property Tax will help you slash your tax by thousands every year.
TOP TEN TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Many business owners don't know how many tax deductions they can claim - this article lists some of the best but little known deductions.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE A FORMER HOME
A former home is one of the best capital gains tax shelters around. No property enjoys such favoured capital gains tax treatment.
THE TAX BENEFITS OF JOINT OWNERSHIP
Owning property jointly has enormous income tax and capital gains tax benefits.
TAX RELIEF ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVESTMENTS
Find out all about commercial property taxation.
GIVING TO CHARITY THE TAX EFFICIENT WAY
Some charitable donations are more tax efficient than others. Click the link to discover how to maximize your tax savings.
HOW EMPLOYEES CAN REDUCE NATIONAL INSURANCE
By getting your employer to contribute directly to your pension fund you could save a mountain of national insurance.
HOW TO USE STAMP DUTY TO SELL PROPERTY
Stamp duty planning techniques explained.
TAXATION OF SMALL COMPANY DIVIDENDS
Small company owners need to know how to structure their pay in the most tax efficient way possible.
THE TAX BENEFITS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
More tax benefits of commercial property investing.
NEW FLATS FOR OLD
This article tells you everything you need to know about the flat conversion allowance.
THE TAX RETURNS DEADLINE
More timely tax return tips. Make sure you get your return in on time and avoid fines and penalties.
A NICE LITTLE TAX BREAK FOR MUMS & DADS
Everything you need to know about child trust funds.
THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF RE-MORTGAGING
Re-mortgaging property has some very important tax implications... ignore them at your peril.
HOW TO SPOT DODGY INVESTMENT PROMOTERS
There are lots of investment scams out there - Nick Braun shows you how to spot them.
THE VAT FLAT RATE SCHEME
Consider joining the VAT Flat Rate Scheme - it could save you a packet.

 

 

Carl Bayley Learn from Carl Bayley how to reduce your tax bill by thousands

Budget 2010 All the tax changes from the 2010 Budget

Tax Dividends UK  Selected products and information on tax dividends in the UK

Property Investment Books  Great guides on property investment strategies

Budget Tax Changes 2010   Find out how tax changes in the recent UK Budget will affect you.

Buy to Let Books  Find a little help breaking into, or advancing in the "Buy to Let" market

Self Invested Personal Pension  Information on exciting new investment opportunities

Capital Gains Tax UK  All the information you will ever need on Capital Gains Tax UK

Expatriate Tax   Resource for anyone taking advantage of non-residency status

Property SIPPs  Interesting resources on this desirable topic for investors

Property Letting UK   Insightful tips and tricks into the world of property letting in the UK

Capital Gain Tax  Learn how to reduce your capital gain tax bill legally

Venture Capital Trusts  Find out more about this luctrative and exciting form of investment

Inland Revenue UK   Excellent ways to reduce your outgoings on many forms of tax

Inheritence Tax  Shield your family's assets from the taxman with this excellent guide

Discretionary Trusts  Get your inheritance tax affairs in order with invaluable guide

Tax Books  Definitive tax books, written by top experts to help you pay less tax

Pension Simplification  Make the most of the upcoming pension changes

Tax Tips  Save thousands by following essential tax tips from the experts

Tax Specialist  Consult Taxcafe's excellent tax guides and avoid using a costly tax specialist

Stamp Duty Land Tax UK  Legally pay less stamp duty on your property dealings

Property Books  Essential reading for anyone considering investing in property

Property Company  Find out the great benefits of using a property company to manage dealings

Stamp Duty UK  Find out how to pay less stamp duty in the United Kingdom

Online Accountants  Taxcafe's great Question and Answer service - Your personal online accountant

Avoiding Inheritance Tax  Taxcafe's excellent guide on avoiding inheritance tax is indispensable

Self-Invested Pension  Make the most of your retirement with a self-invested pensions scheme

Tax on Second Home  Great information about paying less tax on second home

Tax Consultant  Using an online tax consultant is a cost-effective alternative to tiresome meetings

Avoiding Tax  Find out how to legally minimise any tax bill, for almost all taxation areas

Paying Dividends  A guide to efficient fund extraction from your limited company

Expat Tax  Information on expat tax for anyone wishing to capitalise on non-residency status

Tax Havens  Invaluable information on using tax havens to protect your investments

Personal Pension UK  Get help choosing a personal pension in the UK

Tax Professional  Avoid costly consultancy by using our online tax professional

Corporation Tax  Excellent guides on how to save thousands in corporation tax

Dividend Tax  Pay less tax on your investment income by utilising dividend tax strategies

Property Investment Company  Investing in a property investment company could save a fortune

Tax Adviser  Be your own tax adviser using Taxcafe's comprehensive, unique tax advice guides

Tax Haven  Learn to protect your assets by utilising a tax haven and minimising your tax bill

Buy To Let Tax  Useful information about paying the least amount of Buy To Let Tax possible.

Minimising Tax  Use Taxcafe's excellent tax guides to help you minimising tax in all areas of your life

Stamp Duty Exempt Areas  Locate and make use of stamp duty exempt areas with Taxcafe's guide

Taper Relief  Learn how to use taper relief to pay less CGT on your investment profits

Retire Rich with a Property Pension  Excellent guide to property pensions, REITs & ISAs

Reduce Tax  With a little help from Taxcafe you could save thousands by learning to reduce tax

IHT  Pay less IHT with Taxcafe guide and protect your family assets from the taxman

Tax Advisor  Avoid the need for an expensive tax advisor with Taxcafe tax advice guides

ISA UK  Information on investing in an ISA UK Individual Savings Accounts explained.

Real Estate Tax  Learn more about how you could make a fortune with Real Estate in the UK

Capital Gains Tax Allowances  Know your capital gains tax allowances, and how best to use them

Tax Calculation  Jargon-free guides to easy tax calculation

Personal Pension Plan  Exciting new investment opportunities for property investors

UK REITs  Find out more about this exciting new form of property investment in the UK

Residential Property SIPPs  Learn more about the proposed SIPP changes in 2008

A-Day Pension Changes  Be prepared for A-Day with comprehensive advice from Taxcafe

UK Real Estate Investment Trusts  New guide on UK REITs from Taxcafe

Directors Dividends  Get the best mix of salary, bonus and dividend to minimise payable tax

UK Pension Planning  Information on the new property pension rules due in 2008

Stock Market Trading  Learn how to pay less CGT on your stock market profits

Property ISAs  A great way to invest in property through an ISA and save tax

UK Property ISAs  Learn more about using a self-select ISA to invest in property in the UK

Grow Rich with a Property ISA  Maximise your property profits with a property ISA

ISA Tax Shelter  Make the most of your property investments with an ISA Tax Shelter

Property ISA  Get up to speed with the most exciting form of property investment in years

Self-Invested Pensions  Find out how to guarantee financial security in your retirement

Property Taxation  Learn from the experts how to reduce your property taxation bill by thousands

Commercial Property SIPPs  An exciting and luctrative investment opportunity with SIPPs

Civil Partnerships Act 2005  Be aware of all the great tax advantages of civil partnerships

UK Pre-Budget Report  Learn what you should be looking out for in the UK Pre-Budget report

SIPP Pensions  An exciting time in the world of property investment - Be prepared for A-Day

House Capital Gains Tax  Make sure you are paying the least possible amount of CGT

House Tax  Learn how to legally avoid property capital gains tax and save thousands

A-Day Pensions  Be prepared for the exciting pension changes on A-Day in April 2006

Property Rental Income  Find out how you could save thousands in property rental income tax

Pre Budget Report  Know what to expect from the upcoming Budget announcement in Spring

Property Investment Companies  Save a fortune in tax by using a property investment company

Buying Off Plan  All the information you need to begin an exciting new investment buying off plan

Self Assessment Tax Returns  An excellent guide to filling out your self assessment tax returns form

Income Tax Returns  Find out how to correctly complete and submit your income tax returns

Individual Tax Returns  A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to filling out your individual tax returns

UK Personal Tax Returns  Filling out your UK personal tax returns made easy with Taxcafe's guide

Taxation Returns  A clear step-by-step guide to easily & accurately completing your taxation returns

Tax on Shares  Comprehensive advice on paying less capital gains tax on shares and stocks

Dividends Tax  Learn to tax efficiently extract funds from a company with dividends tax

Stamp Duty Land Tax  Use little known strategies to pay less stamp duty land tax

Income Properties  Indispensable advice from the experts on paying less CGT on income properties

Capital Gains Tax On Shares  Learn how to significantly reduce your shares CGT liability

Shares Taxation  Indispensable information on paying less tax on your shares profits

Capital Gains Tax Taper Relief  Make the most of taper relief to reduce CGT on property and shares

Property Companies  How using a property company to save tax could mean 40% more profit

Property Show  Join us at the 2007 ExCeL Property Show and let us show you how to pay less tax

Pre Budget Report 2010  Find out how the Pre Budget Report 2007 will affect your tax affairs

Tax in Jersey  Find out how to take advantage of the huge tax benefits enjoyed by Jersey residents

Tax in Isle of Man  All the information you will need on the tax system in Isle of Man

Tax Book  Find all the tax information you will ever need from a Taxcafe tax book

Commercial Property Tax  A great guide to dealing with commercial property tax

Business Tax Planning  Find comprehensive information on business tax planning

Business Tax Information
  Organise your taxes with Taxcafe's excellent business tax guide

Sole Trader Tax
  How using a company to save tax could save you a fortune

Non Domiciled  Get offshore tax planning advice from our excellent guide

Non UK Domicile  Make the most of offshore investing and your non-residency status

Non Domiciled Tax  Indispensable information on non domcile tax planning

Non Domicile  Information regarding non domicile's tax is provided in Taxcafe's guide

Buy To Let Taxation Excellent tax information for buy to let property investors

Capital Gains Taxation  Learn how to reduce your capital gains taxation to a minimum

Dividend Taxation  Reduce your tax liability when extracting funds from a limited company

Company Taxation  Learn how using a company can hugely reduce your tax bill

Small Business Taxation  Find out all the benefits of utilising a company to save tax

Trust Taxation  Manage your trust taxation with this fantastic jargon-free english guide

Taxation Books  Excellent tax books from Taxcafe written by qualified tax specialists

Taxation Of Dividends  Get the mix of salary, bonus and dividends just right

New Business Tax  Get comprehensive tax advice on starting your own business

Company Taxes  Learn how to reduce your company taxes to minimum

Tax Consulting  Taxcafe's provides an excellent online tax consultancy service

Tax Calculation Guide  Learn how to manage your own taxes with this fantastic guide

Dividend Calculator  Get the latest valuable advice for your dividend calculations

Student Landlord  Find out how to build a successful and profitable student property portfolio

Overseas Property Tax  Learn how to save tax abroad on overseas property

Property Tax Bulgaria Find out all you need to know about Bulgarian property tax

Foreign Property Tax Be prepared for the foreign property market with foreign property tax advice

Property Tax Abroad All the information you will need to know when buying property abroad

Non Dom Tax Make the most of your offshore investing with Non Dom Tax planning

Argan Oil Face Cream and Moisturiser Argan oil face cream and moisturiser

Lee Hadnum Excellent range of tax guides from the author Lee Hadnum

Non Doms Make the most of offshore investing and your non doms status

LLC vs S corp Compare the different business stuctures for your company