July 16, 2025
Operating Assets

How CPAs apply advanced tax strategies to maximize short-term rental profits

Short-term rentals have become a lucrative investment opportunity, especially with the rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. However, navigating the tax landscape can be complex. CPAs play a crucial role in helping property owners maximize their profits through advanced tax strategies. Here’s how they do it:   1. Leveraging the short-term rental tax loophole One

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Operating Assets

Standish: Supreme Court redraws the map on matrimonial property

The Supreme Court decision in Standish vs Standish has been described as the most significant ruling on the law relating to finances and divorce in nearly 20 years.  It is a judgment that will have implications for family law practice and wealth planning alike, particularly for high-net-worth individuals and their advisers. At its heart lies

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Tangible Assets

ITV GMB’s Martin Lewis challenges major cash ISA plan with one simple question

Currently, people can save £20,000 in a tax-free ISA within the tax year – but it has been suggested this could be brought down to as low as £4,000 to encourage people to invest Martin Lewis quizzes Nick Thomas-Symonds on Cash ISA limits Martin Lewis has challenged a minister on Rachel Reeves’s widely expected plan

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Operating Assets

TNB dip seen as buying chance on strong long-term outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: Any short-term share price weakness in Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is seen as a buying opportunity for long-term investors, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research. The utility giant dropped 58 sen, or 3.97%, to RM14.02 at 10.26 am, though it has gained 0.43% over the past month. Despite the dip, HLIB

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Fixed Assets

Nigeria Overhauls Tax System: What It Means for Households and Small Businesses

Photo Credit: Taiwo Oyedele/LinkedIn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a series of tax reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax system, simplifying compliance, and improving revenue generation without placing an extra burden on vulnerable citizens. Signed on Thursday at the State House, these reforms consolidate four key pieces of legislation into one cohesive

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Fixed Assets

Can I give my grandchildren tax-free cash? Inheritance tax rules explained

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry explores how grandparents can help their families without large tax bills Inheritance Tax is paid on the estate you leave behind when you die(Image: Getty Images) Grandparents and parents often want to help out their families with cash gifts – but if they’re not careful, a gift can

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Gold Investing

Gold not subject to SST due to investment, cultural, economic reasons, says Treasury sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Gold purchases will not be subject to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), says Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. The Treasury secretary-general said the government has decided not to tax gold purchases owing to investment, cultural and economic reasons, and to avoid increasing the burden on the public and businesses. “Gold bars and jewellery

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Tangible Assets

HMRC urges parents to see if they’re ‘missing’ Child benefit | Personal Finance | Finance

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is asking parents to check if they qualify for a “cash boost” through Child Benefit. Child Benefit can give extra support for many parents, offering additional income to cover various expenses related to childcare. It’s available to anyone responsible for a child under 16, or under 20 if in approved

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Tangible Assets

Thousands urged to ‘withdraw’ pension cash after new HMRC rule change

The rule change has prompted many savers to reconsider their withdrawal strategies. Under current rules, once people hit the age of 55, they’re entitled to take out 25 per cent of their pot tax-free Many people over the age of 55 chose to withdraw money from their pensions(Image: Kinga Krzeminska via Getty Images) Amidst rising

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Fixed Assets

Cuts to land tax approved in Senate – The Royal Gazette

Created: Jun 06, 2025 08:04 AM (Updated: Jun 06, 2025 08:04 AM) Senators have approved amendments to reduce land tax Senators passed legislation last night aimed at reducing land tax and ending payroll tax on redundancy payments. Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the Land Tax Amendment Act 2025, approved by the House of

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