08 Apr
Property allowance
A property allowance is available to individuals.
The property allowance will not apply to partnership income or to income on which rent a room relief is given.
Income up to £1,000: Property income assessable NIL
Income over £1,000: Election to deduct £1,000 rather than the actual expenses
Trade allowance
A trade allowance is available to individuals.
There is an equivalent rule for certain miscellaneous income. This will apply to the extent that the £1,000 trading allowance is not used against trading income.
The trade allowance is not available against partnership income.
Income up to £1,000: Profits assessable NIL
Income over £1,000: Election to deduct £1,000 allowance rather than the actual expenses