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Investing: loans vs shares

You have the opportunity to invest in a promising start-up company. You can either purchase shares or lend it the money. What are the potential tax consequences you need to factor in when making your decision?

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When should you submit a protective claim to HMRC?

25th September 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

Your business has charged VAT on some sales but a recent tribunal decision has indicated that the goods are zero-rated according to the law. Should you submit a claim to HMRC for a rebate on your past sales?

Does personal use of business AI tools put tax relief at risk?

23rd September 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

You’re self-employed and recently found a subscription service for an AI tool that can do the majority of your admin tasks. It’s so efficient that you’ve started to use it increasingly for non-business tasks too. Can you still claim tax relief?

Shifting private residence relief to maximise tax saving

22nd September 2025 by Joanne Stoneman

Last year you bought a second home which has increased in value. Meanwhile your main home has devalued. How can you use a tax election to obtain loss relief for one property while exempting the gain on the other?

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