If he stays in the rent a room scheme he will be taxed at his top rate of tax on the income above 7 500.
Rent a room scheme budget 2017.
He sub let a room during 2018.
This limit was 14 000 in 2017 and 12 000 in 2016 and 2015.
The income you receive must not exceed the exemption limit.
How is relief granted.
Broadly hmrc s rent a room scheme is an optional exemption scheme which allows individuals to receive up to 7 500 of tax free gross income income before expenses from renting out spare rooms in their only or main home.
But the scheme has helped prompt the rapid rise of short term online room rental sites in particular airbnb which now offers over 25 000 private rooms to rent in london data from consultancy airdna shows.
John qualifies for rent a room relief for 2018 as his gross income from letting the room did not exceed the 2018 limit 14 000.
How does it affect other reliefs and taxes.
Interest deductibility for residential landlords is to be increased by 5 to 80 as part of measures in budget 2017 to support the rental market.
What type of residence qualifies.
If it does then you are taxed on the.
What conditions must be met.
Rental income from renting a room in your home and related services is exempt from tax up to a maximum limit of 14 000.
His tenant paid him gross rent of 13 000.
While the room was sub let john spent 1 500 on repairs on maintaining the let room.
If you let a room in your home the income you receive may be exempt from tax.