Category: Capital Allowances
Understanding the 2026 Capital Allowance Changes
Writing-Down Allowances and New Reliefs In the 2025 Autumn Budget the UK Government announced significant changes to the capital allowances regime which are now coming into effect in 2026. These changes include a reduction in the rate at which writing down allowances (WDAs) are given, and the introduction of a new 40% first-year allowance (FYA)…
Capital Allowances: The FHL Regime Has Ended, But There’s Still Time to Claim
Capital Allowances: The FHL Regime Has Ended, But There’s Still Time to Claim A key deadline approaching The Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) regime ended on 6 April 2025, closing one of the most generous tax treatments available to small property businesses. While the regime has now officially ended, there remains a valuable window of opportunity…
Court of Appeal Decision: Good News for Pre-Construction Development Costs
A recent Court of Appeal decision has delivered excellent news for businesses involved in major construction and infrastructure projects. The ruling confirms that pre-construction development costs such as environmental studies, design work, and surveys can qualify for capital allowances in many cases. This decision could open the door to significant additional tax relief for commercial…
Capital Allowances for Commercial Property Owners
Running a commercial property comes with many costs – but did you know there’s a hidden tax relief that could significantly reduce your tax bill? Capital allowances are a government-approved way for property owners to claim tax relief on certain expenditures, yet many businesses don’t even realise they qualify. Why Are Capital Allowances Overlooked? Many…
Capital Allowances for Accountants
As an accountant, you’re always looking for ways to help your clients save money and improve their tax efficiency. One area that is often overlooked is capital allowances. By ensuring your clients are fully utilising these tax reliefs, you can add significant value to your services and strengthen client relationships. What Are Capital Allowances and…
Capital Allowances for Commercial Property Owners
A Guide for Commercial Property Owners Introduction Capital allowances are one of the most overlooked tax relief opportunities available to commercial property owners in the UK. If you own a commercial property, you could be entitled to claim thousands of pounds in tax relief – but many businesses fail to take full advantage of this.…
Clarification by HMRC on capital allowances rules for partnerships
HMRC has recently updated its guidelines to clarify that a partnership containing a corporate member is eligible to assert capital allowances typically reserved for corporations. This encompasses allowances such as the super deduction and full expensing. The computation of a partnership’s profits is contingent upon the tax regulations applicable to its members: HMRC has revised…
