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29

July

2016

Seismic Changes for Buy-To-Let Landlords Coming

HMRC has published new guidance on the upcoming changes to tax relief for buy-to-let landlords.

From April 2017, tax relief on mortgage costs is to be restricted to the basic rate of tax. Landlords of residential properties have benefited from tax relief on finance charges, such as mortgage interest for many years.

This change marks a seismic shift in tax relief for buy-to-let landlords and will leave many facing far larger tax bills than was previously the case. The reduction in the relief for finance costs for landlords will be phased in over four years from April 2017.

The changes will also affect those who let residential properties in a partnership or a trust. Finance costs include interest on mortgages, loans – including loans to buy furnishings and overdrafts as well as alternative finance returns, mortgage fees and other costs and discounts, premiums and disguised interest.

Deductions from property income will be restricted to:

75% for 2017 to 2018
50% for 2018 to 2019
25% for 2019 to 2020
0% for 2020 to 2021 and beyond

The new rules apply to:

UK resident individuals that let residential properties in the UK or overseas,
Non-UK resident individuals that let residential properties in the UK,
Individuals who let such properties in partnership and
Trustees or beneficiaries of trusts liable for Income Tax on the property profits.

Landlords of furnished holiday lettings, UK resident companies and non-UK resident companies are not affected by the changes.

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