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Replacement of domestic items relief | Tax Relief For Replacement Of Domestic Items

The difference between the replacement of domestic items relief and wear and tear relief.
The replacement of domestic items relief was introduced as a replacement to the previous legislation known as wear and tear relief. The critical difference between the old Wear and tear relief and the new replacement of domestic items relief is that the older system was only available for furnished lettings. The new legislation is not as restrictive as the prior relief, with the further relief available for all properties.
 

Replacement of domestic items relief | Tax Relief For Replacement Of Domestic Items

The difference between the replacement of domestic items relief and wear and tear relief.
The replacement of domestic items relief was introduced as a replacement to the previous legislation known as wear and tear relief. The critical difference between the old Wear and tear relief and the new replacement of domestic items relief is that the older system was only available for furnished lettings. The new legislation is not as restrictive as the prior relief, with the further relief available for all properties.
 

COVID-19: EXTENSION TO PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS

On Friday 19th June 2020, the government announced a planned extension to the Coronavirus Act measures to protect commercial tenants and a new code of practice for landlords and tenants. The expiry of the current restrictions (set out below) is to be extended from 30th June 2020 to 30th September 2020, giving business tenants further breathing space to negotiate with their landlord.

Buy to let mortgages

The gradual restriction of tax relief for buy-to-let mortgage interest has received much publicity since the process commenced 5 April 2017. From that date, tax relief is converted from a straight forward deduction against business profits into a basic rate tax deduction.

Buy to let mortgages

The gradual restriction of tax relief for buy-to-let mortgage interest has received much publicity since the process commenced 5 April 2017. From that date, tax relief is converted from a straight forward deduction against business profits into a basic rate tax deduction.