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Do I pay tax on a deposit for a rental property?

billyg
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Do I pay tax on a deposit for a rental property?

Postby billyg » Mon Nov 11, 2024 2:47 am

Hi, If I take a deposit for a residential letting before 5th April, then pay it to the DPS in the new tax year do I need to pay income tax on it ?

AGoodman
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Re: Do I pay tax on a deposit for a rental property?

Postby AGoodman » Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:38 am

It isn't income so I am a little confused by the question.
As it isn't income, no tax is payable on it.

billyg
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Re: Do I pay tax on a deposit for a rental property?

Postby billyg » Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:03 pm

Thanks for your help, I thought I would check

pawncob
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Re: Do I pay tax on a deposit for a rental property?

Postby pawncob » Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:20 pm

https://www.gov.uk/deposit-protection-schemes-and-landlords
With a pinch of salt take what I say, but don't exceed your RDA


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