

Medics Money podcast
Medics Money
The Medics‘ Money Podcast helps doctors, dentists and other professionals make better financial decisions. Hosted By Dr Tommy Perkins and Dr Ed Cantelo, who is not only a doctor but also a Chartered Accountant and Tax adviser.
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May 25, 2021 • 37min
Ep 44 The NHS pensions tax trap with salary sacrifice Part 2/2
Do private consultants need to charge VAT?
Todays episode started with a simple question from a podcast listener but escalated quickly into a discussion about
Annual allowance pension tax charges
Marginal tax rates
Use of Limited Companies
IR35
Income protection
Wills and POA
Pensions tax trap with salary sacrifice
It's a bumper episode, split into two parts.
The accountant featured today is Andy Pow and you can contact him here
https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/mazars-llp/
The IFA is Nick Nesbitt and you can contact him here
https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/mazars-financial-planning/
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May 18, 2021 • 32min
Ep 43 Do private consultants need to charge VAT? Part 1/2
Do private consultants need to charge VAT?
Todays episode started with a simple question from a podcast listener but escalated quickly into a discussion about
Annual allowance pension tax charges
Marginal tax rates
Use of Limited Companies
IR35
Income protection
Wills and POA
It's a bumper episode, split into two parts.
The accountant featured today is Andy Pow and you can contact him here
https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/mazars-llp/
The IFA is Nick Nesbitt and you can contact him here
https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/mazars-financial-planning/
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May 11, 2021 • 26min
Ep 42 - The problem with Facebook financial advice for doctors
Listeners questions
Today we answer listeners questions on everything from the problem with Facebook financial advice to whether you need to claim tax rebates each year.
Keep the questions coming and we will answer as many of them as we can.
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May 4, 2021 • 28min
Ep 41 How did doctors build the Buku Medicine app?
How do you go about building an app to help doctors make sense of blood tests?
Dr Alex Langridge tells us how he built Buku medicine app
Website
Buku Medicine
Buku Medicine
Dr Alex langridge. Alex Langridge is a Haematology Registrar in the North-East of England and created Buku Haematology in 2017. He writes content alongside Steve O’Brien, and performs the day-to-day maintenance and promotion of the App.
bukumedicine.co.uk
Specific page with download links
Download — Buku Medicine
QR code for App stores (works for Apple and Android stores)
Twitter
@bukuhaematology
@bukurenal
@bukuendo
https://twitter.com/bukuhaematology

Apr 27, 2021 • 33min
Ep 40 Investment clubs for doctors
Today we talk to two doctors who started their own investment club.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 19min
Ep 39 - Is buy to let dead? Is LTD for BTL a good option?
As accountants and tax advisers, we are often asked the benefits of holding residential rental properties through a limited company. Whilst there are benefits of holding residential rental properties in a corporate structure, the downsides need to be given equal airtime. In this article, we explore some of the advantages and disadvantages of holding residential rental properties in a limited company.
The reason many clients ask for this guidance is because from 6 April 2017, HMRC restricted loan interest relief available for residential landlords holding property personally. These restrictions have not been extended to properties owned via a limited company hence making the corporate route appear attractive.
The restrictions have been phased in over a period of four years, meaning the allowable loan interest between 2017/18 and 2020/21 has been reduced as follows:
2017/18 – allowable loan interest – 75%
2018/19 – allowable loan interest – 50%
2019/20 – allowable loan interest – 25%
2020/21 – allowable loan interest – 0%
The element of interest disallowed in these years and, going forward on 100% of the loan interest, will no longer be a direct deduction from the rental profits. However, a tax credit of 20% will be given on the mortgage interest payments. For example, if you have incurred mortgage interest of £10,000 you will receive an allowable deduction of £2,000 from your overall tax liability.
Questions to ask before transferring to a limited company
Each individual’s tax position is different and the therefore a ‘one size fits all approach’ is not best practice. When we are asked to provide guidance on whether to hold properties through a company, we tend to ask the following questions:
What is your current tax position?
Are you a basic rate or higher rate taxpayer?
Does a lower earning spouse jointly own the property?
If not, should tax planning to equalize assets between spouses be explored first?
Is the income required for personal expenditure?
If the income is required and is held within a company, the tax efficiency would be diluted.
Is the property mortgaged?
If not, a company structure is unlikely to be worth it.
Does the property currently stand at capital gain and what is the current value?
Capital gains tax and stamp duty land tax may become payable as a result of the transfer.
What are the future plans for the properties if transferred to a company?
There are likely to be issues if the property held in a company is ear marked to be a future main residence.
Any decision to hold residential rental property through a limited company needs to discussed with a suitable qualified professional as transactions do have some unintended consequences.
The main advantages
Interest relief is available to set against rental profits.
The corporation tax rate is currently 19% compared to 20%, 40% or 45% if held in personal names.
Timing of company dividends for tax efficiency.
Family members can be involved, reducing the tax burden.
Tax efficient if funds are left within the company.
The main disadvantages
Potential higher borrowing cost and personal guarantees may be required.
Potential stamp duty and capital gains tax liabilities for transferring to a limited company.
Increased accountancy fees.
If an individual needs the rental income for personal expenditure the majority of the tax efficiencies will be lost.
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) - ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property valued at more than £500,000.
An ATED return would need to be completed if the property:
is a dwelling
is in the UK
was valued at more than
£1 million (for returns from 2015 to 2016 onwards)
£2 million (for returns from 2013 to 2014 onwards)
£500,000 (for returns from 2016 to 2017 onwards)
is owned completely or partly by a:
company
partnership where any of the partners is a company
collective investment scheme - for example a unit trust or an open-ended investment vehicle.
Returns must be submitted on or after 1 April in any chargeable period. There are reliefs and exemptions from the potential tax charge which may mean the liability is mitigated. The rules are complex and we would recommend professional advice is taken.
One point that many advisers and landlords do not always consider is future legislative changes. We cannot rule out further changes to the legislation given that residential landlords have been hit hard by the current pandemic.
In short, careful consideration needs to be applied in all cases.
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Apr 13, 2021 • 42min
Ep 38 - From Dr to healthtech guru - Dr James Somauroo
Dr James Somauroo tells us about his journey from Junior doctor to healthech guru.
We talk about
"Quitting" medicine
How to switch career
How can the latest health tech run on NHS computers
The sleeping habits of new puppies
Clubhouse
Windows 95 - under rated OS
Biggest financial mistakes
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Apr 6, 2021 • 43min
Ep 37 A simple payslip check to spot NHS pension problems?
What are the essential checks that all doctors need to perform on their March payslip to help spot pension errors?
What are the common errors that occur with pension records?
What is the effect of dropping PAs on income and retirement?
How much will your pension pay in retirement?
Tom Skinner also tells us about his own podcast which is well worth a listen
https://barnabycecil.com/podcast
Contact Tom here
https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/barnaby-cecil-financial-planning-limited/
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Mar 30, 2021 • 33min
Ep 36 HOW MUCH!!! do Australian doctors get paid with Dr Carl Kennedy
HOW MUCH!!! do Australian doctors get paid?
Dr Carl Kennedy - an Australian paediatric cardio thoracic anaesthetist from "Ramsay Street" currently working in the UK.
Whats the difference between working in the UK and Australia?
Who gets paid more, UK doctors or Australian doctors? SPOILER the difference in pay is absolutely staggering.
Would Dr Kennedy rather be a patient in the UK or Oz?
What challenges do IMG face when coming to the UK?
Will Dr Kennedy be staying in the UK or returning to Australia?
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Mar 22, 2021 • 42min
Ep 35 NHS Pension age discrimination case - What doctors need to KNOW and need to DO.
NHS Pension age discrimination case - What doctors need to KNOW and need to DO.
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Contact Rachael Hall IFA here
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Contact Andy Pow Accountant here
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