Subjects:

Animal Law, Taxation

Contents:

1. The Equine Industry

2. Taxation and the Equine Industry

3. Business or Hobby?

4. Owning a Horse - Tax Planning

5. Owning a Horse - Legal Aspects

6. Tax Planning for the Breeder and the Stallion Owner

7. Tax Planning for Stud Farms

8. Tax Planning for the Professional Horseman

9. The Equine Business Structure

10. Overview of Equine Business Taxation

11. Planning for Losses

12. Employment Issues

13. Buying and Selling Equestrian Property - Tax Planning

14. Buying and Selling Equestrian Property - Legal Aspects

15. The Equestrian Landlord - Tax Planning

16. The Equestrian Landlord - Legal Aspects

17. Planning for VAT

18. Other Equestrian Businesses and Tax Issues

19. Other Legal Issues

20. Planning Through Financial Services

Appendices

A Racecourse League Table

B Racing Review - The Racing Product

C An Example of Chattel Leasing

D Inspector's Manual for Late Loss Claims

E Useful Websites

This book is a comprehensive guide to tax issues for the equine industry. It will appeal especially to the highly commercial racing and betting industries and highlights the opportunities for tax savings.