Addition income and tax return
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Hi,
I have a friend who is full time employed and he rents out a property which has just been refurbished. As the refurbishment is a luxury improvement, I take it that it can’t be tax deductible?
The income would just be added to employment income and subject to tax and NI?
I have a friend who is full time employed and he rents out a property which has just been refurbished. As the refurbishment is a luxury improvement, I take it that it can’t be tax deductible?
The income would just be added to employment income and subject to tax and NI?
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The refurbishment costs are capitalised and can be used against capital gains tax when the property is sold one day.
You should get an accountant to check things over! Send me a pm if you want further advice.
From what I have gathered...
...refurbishments can only be claimed against income if they are needed and are similar to what as been replaced i.e. a bathroom suite costing £200 being replaced by a £1,000 one, you can only claim for £200. I know that double glazing can also be claimed for.
With regards to the 10% wear and tear allowance of net income, is that once you have deducted the expenses?
The wear and tear allowance is rental income less water rates and council tax multiplied by 10% but only if the property is let fully furnished.
That's news to me..
Quoted in the BPP book for unit 18.