Capital Allowances: The Greatest Gift To Asset Based Businesses #136

Claire covers one of the most overlooked tax reliefs for business owners who own their own building: capital allowances on commercial property. Prompted by a listener story about a business that missed out on hundreds of thousands of pounds in claims, this episode breaks down what capital allowances actually are, why most accountants never mention them, and what to do before you sign anything on a commercial property purchase.

Key Topics Covered

What capital allowances are and why they only apply to business assets, not everyday expenses

The difference between full expensing, integral features, and structures and buildings allowance, and why the split matters

Why most high street accountants miss this claim entirely and why that isn't really their fault

The "shake the building upside down" test for working out what qualifies

Why timing is everything, and how the opportunity can disappear the moment a property sale completes

What to do before buying a commercial property to make sure you don't leave money on the table

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