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Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Forum, Wrexham, 17 October 2024  

About this event

This event is for solicitors, conveyancers and people who file or pay LTT with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA).

We’re hosting a free tax forum, including four workshops on areas of the tax where solicitors and conveyancers have asked for more training.

It’s also a chance to meet some people who work in the WRA on LTT and talk to us about our services.

When and where 

This tax forum is in-person on Thursday 17 October 2024, from 1pm to 4.40pm at:

Wrexham AFC Stadium 
Room: The Centenary Club 
Mold Road 
Wrexham 
LL11 2AH

Book your place

There are a limited amount of places available. 

You can book your place on the Business Wales events website.  

Agenda

• 1.00pm to 1.10pm: welcome and LTT update.
• 1.10pm to 1.55pm: workshop 1.
• 1.55pm to 2.40pm: workshop 2.
• 2.40pm to 3:00pm: break.
• 3:00pm to 3:45pm: workshop 3.
• 3.45pm to 4:30pm: workshop 4.
• 4:30pm to 4:40pm: close and feedback.

Workshops

Workshop 1: chargeable consideration with a focus on debt

• An overview of chargeable consideration for LTT.
• How the rules for different forms of consideration apply.
• Common queries and examples, including debt as consideration.

Workshop 2: tax administration

• Best practice for filing a LTT return.
• Common errors and tips on getting it right the first time.
• An overview of WRA tools and guidance.
• User research opportunities.

Workshop 3: derelict and uninhabitable properties

• What's a derelict or uninhabitable property?
• The meaning of suitable for use as a dwelling.
• An overview of WRA guidance, including practical examples to help you file the right tax the first time.
• Recent tax cases on this topic.

Workshop 4: user research session

• Gain an understanding of what we’re working on. 
• An opportunity to provide feedback on our services.
   

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