From 6 April 2016 Rent A Relief has increased from £4,250 to £7,500. This is an annual allowance which can be deducted from rent received from lodgers where you rent out part of your main residence.

Where income from lodgers exceeds £7,500 a year only the excess is taxable or this can to calculated on an actual cost basis if more beneficial.

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