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Inheritance Tax Raises £5 Billion In 7 Months
Figures published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this morning, show inheritance tax receipts hit £5 billion in the 7 months from April...
Nov 21, 2024
Business Owners Rush To Meet 5 April ‘Guillotine’ Tax Relief Deadline
As of today (November 13) there are just 102 working days left for entrepreneurs to cash in before new higher rate on capital extraction...
Nov 13, 2024
UK Budget 2024: Business Property Relief – Key Changes For Business Owners
The UK Budget 2024 has introduced some notable changes to Business Property Relief (BPR), prompting fresh considerations for family...
Nov 13, 2024
Preserving Prosperity: Legal Strategies For Family-Owned Business
The key difference between the majority of family-owned businesses and publicly limited companies lies in the structure of ownership....
Oct 31, 2024
Breaking Down The Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the much-anticipated Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans to address the nation’s financial challenges. As expected, the budget includes several significant changes. Here, we break down the key announcements and what they may mean for your wealth. Major Budget Announcements That May Affect Your Wealth We have outlined four key changes with direct implications for your wealth: Capital Gains Tax Reforms Significant capital gain
Oct 31, 2024
Budgetary Impact For Family Firms Causing Concerns
It is fair to say that family businesses, which are rightly described as the backbone of our economy, have not fared well in Rachel...
Oct 31, 2024
What Could Change & How Could The UK Budget 2024 Affect You?
The upcoming UK Budget, scheduled for 30 October 2024, may introduce changes that could impact your financial planning — particularly...
Oct 23, 2024
Employment Rights Bill Triggers Employer Confusion
The Bill, which has been touted as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, brings forward 28 separate reforms. However,...
Oct 21, 2024
Significant Fines Over Failures In National Minimum Wage Compliance
The uptick in enforcement action by the tax authorities over National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance coincides with their enforcement...
Oct 17, 2024
Budget Plans Could Take Britain Back To The 1970s
A leading tax expert has warned that rumoured changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) as part of Labour’s Autumn Budget could stifle wealth...
Oct 14, 2024
Business Property Relief: A Lifeline For UK Family Businesses
Business Property Relief (BPR) is a cornerstone of UK inheritance tax (IHT) planning, offering significant tax benefits to business...
Sep 29, 2024
Scrapping IHT Relief For Family Business Could Damage Economy
Scrapping IHT relief on family businesses would appear to be at odds with Labour’s mission to kickstart economy but rumours continue to...
Jul 29, 2024
Should I Care About Corporate Governance?
On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...
Jun 25, 2024
As Simple As ESG?
Having in place a genuine ESG agenda counts for a lot in today’s employment market. As well as appealing to prospective employees, it...
Jun 21, 2024
Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises
In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...
Jun 17, 2024
Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity
The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...
Jun 14, 2024
Latest From HMRC On R&D Tax Relief Procedures
In today's fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development...
Mar 4, 2024
Are You Ready For The IR35 Updates Coming In April?
Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to...
Feb 26, 2024
Tax Policies Stifling Business Growth & Innovation
UK tax policies are restricting business growth and innovation, according to new research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm...
Feb 22, 2024
Family Business Victory In Long Standing Battle With HMRC
In the long-anticipated judgment of HMRC v Fisher [2023] UKSC 44 (21 November 2023), the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a...
Jan 8, 2024
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