Case studies hospitality & leisure

Catax were instructed in February 2012 to carry out a Capital Allowances report on a theme park in Clacton on Sea. The construction work comprised of a refurbishment to an existing amusement arcade to create a multi-functional family entertainment & amusement centre incorporating a tenpin bowling facility, arcade and indoor bumper cars. Catax identified at total claim of £554,461 in Capital Allowances.

• Disposal installations
• Communication installations
• Security installations

Catax were instructed in October 2014 to carry out an audit and subsequent analysis for unclaimed capital allowances on a restaurant based in Hexham. The property was purchased for £523,500 when acquired in 1996. After an intricate investigation on the restaurant, Catax identified at total claim of £124,019 of capital allowances. Items that were claimed included fixed internal fittings, heating & air conditioning installations and electrical installations.

Catax were instructed in September 2014 to carry out a capital allowances report on a bar and restaurant based in Eton, Windsor. The construction work that reached a total of £571,528 formed the basis of the report. The work involved was a complete refurbishment of an existing three storey restaurant to create a new ground floor bar and restaurant together with a first-floor private dining area and office and second floor guest facility. Catax identified at total claim of £209,222 in capital allowances for the client. Items that were claimed included disposal installations, communication installations and security installations.