An Introduction to Tax for the Property Lawyer
BPP Professional Education
Summary
- Tutor is available to students
Location & dates
9-10 Portland Place
West London
London
W1B1PR
United Kingdom
Overview
SRA Competence
B
Overview
This course introduces delegates to the tax effects of acquiring, holding and disposing of UK property, covering income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, value added tax and stamp duty land tax. The course is set an introductory level and is primarily aimed at those involved in commercial real estate.
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CPD
Description
Learning outcomes include a greater understanding of:
- Property business – trading or investment?
- Property expenditure – revenue or capital?
- Capital allowances on expenditure on buildings.
- Capital gains tax on disposals.
- Value added tax – exemption and the option to tax.
- VAT and transfer of a going concern.
- The VAT capital goods scheme.
- Stamp duty land tax charge.
- Anti avoidance basics.
Under the SRA’s new approach to continuing competence, solicitors are expected to use the Statement of Solicitor Competence to identify and address their learning and development needs. The competence statement requires the following competencies:
- A - Ethics, professionalism and judgement
- B - Technical legal practice
- C - Working with other people
- D - Managing themselves and their own work
Who is this course for?
This course will be of benefit to newly qualified solicitors, paralegals, legal executives, trainees, and solicitors who specialise in other areas of law but who would like an overview of the tax issues which typically arise on UK real estate transactions.
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