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Succession Planning for Farms

Have you thought about succession and the long-term plans for your family farm? As agriculture makes up the highest concentration of family businesses passed through the generations, it is no surprise that succession is a key issue and is something farmers need to...

UK company size thresholds to increase

To cut complexity and burdens from legislative reporting requirements, the thresholds for company sizes in the UK are being increased by 50%. Following the Spring Budget, it has been announced by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the company size thresholds will be...

The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...

Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Advisory fuel rates for company cars

HMRC has published new advisory fuel rates for company car users which take effect from 1 March 2024. The new rates reflect a reduction of 1p per mile for most petrol and diesel engine cars compared to the previous quarter.  Petrol cars with an engine size over 2000cc...

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...

Tax benefits of marriage

Considering popping the question on Valentine’s Day?  Here we look at some of the various tax credits and breaks married couples can benefit from and how it can pay to get married. The Marriage Allowance | Inheritance Tax | Pay less Capital Gains Tax | Reduce Income...

EOT Tax Benefits

An Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”) is a trust that acquires shares in a company and holds them on behalf of the employees. It is an increasingly popular exit strategy for shareholders, which offers attractive tax incentives and peace of mind over the succession of...

Tax Nomads – No Tax!?

No Tax !? Here’s a list of questions that I get asked regularly How can I avoid paying taxes? What is the best way to pay no tax? What is the most tax efficient way to pay less tax? How can I reduce my tax? I am now prepared to share an answer for FREE.  Don’t live...

When is the 2024 Spring Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024.   What time is the Budget? The Budget is expected to take place at about 12:30 pm, straight after PMQs. The first part of the statement typically begins with a review of the...

Succession Planning for Farms

Have you thought about succession and the long-term plans for your family farm? As agriculture makes up the highest concentration of family businesses passed through the generations, it is no surprise that succession is a key issue and is something farmers need to...

UK company size thresholds to increase

To cut complexity and burdens from legislative reporting requirements, the thresholds for company sizes in the UK are being increased by 50%. Following the Spring Budget, it has been announced by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the company size thresholds will be...

The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...