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Tax on property and rental income
Directgov video
Watch this video to see how Directgov can help you rent a room
Tax on buying property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) explained - with information on current rates, exemptions for disadvantaged areas and the necessary paperwork
Tax on selling property
Find out when you have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of property, how it works, and what paperwork to keep
Tax relief when selling your home
Private residence relief or Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? What happens if you have more than one home, or if you're self-employed and work from home
Tax on rental income - an overview
An overview of tax on rent, including renting rooms in your home, residential investment letting and furnished UK holiday lettings - plus related links
The Rent a Room scheme
Work out whether you're better off in the Rent a Room scheme or paying tax on rental income outside the scheme
Tax on rent from residential property lettings
Working out the taxable profit when you let residential property, reporting the profit to HM Revenue & Customs and paying tax on it
Tax on UK holiday lettings
The tax advantages of furnished UK holiday lettings - how to work out if your property qualifies and the paperwork you need to keep
Tax on overseas property lettings
Working out the profits for overseas residential lettings, how they're taxed and how to deal with exchange rates and foreign tax paid
Expenses and allowances on income from property
Expenses and allowances you can deduct from rental income, when to report expenses and what to do with losses
Record keeping for landlords
Records you'll need to keep for your property letting business - including the details you'll need for Capital Gains Tax if you sell a property
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