Stamp duty surcharge on non-resident property transactions

Stamp duty surcharge on non-resident property transactions

The government has issued draft legislation outlining how the two per cent Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge will apply to non-resident property transactions. ‘Relevant period’ for stamp duty residence test From 1 April 2021, the number of days a

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2020 Budget: Key announcements from Rishi Sunak’s first Budget

2020 Budget: Key announcements from Rishi Sunak’s first Budget

Rishi Sunak delivered his first 2020 Budget on Wednesday 11th March. This came only weeks after he took over the role of Chancellor from Sajid Javid. Raring and ready to ‘get things done’, Mr. Sunak promised a speech that would

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Inheritance Tax and Estate planning: Why is it so important?

Inheritance Tax and Estate planning: Why is it so important?

UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts are currently at an all time high, hitting a record £5.4bn in 2018/19, and only look set to grow again in the coming year. The nil-rate band (NRB), now in its tenth year of being

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