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Autumn AgriMatters 2019 out now!

Welcome to our quarterly AgriMatters newsletter covering topical issues affecting farmers and the agriculture sector.

Included in this Autumn 201i9 issue is a guest article from Neil Wilson, former Head of Agriculture at HSBC with tips on how to deal with lenders in these challenging times, articles on the potential Inheritance tax changes and tax issues to be aware of if land is subject to Compulsory Purchase; plus guidance on how to understand your cashflow.

Head to the news pages for informaiton on earlier payment dates for Capital Gains Tax, SDLT and LBTT payable when purchasing residential properties, tax issues when engaging farm contractors, and a look at possible tax changes if we have a change of government.

Finally our Agricultural Tax Director, Keith Johnston investigates some recent VAT tribunal decisions which show that VAT is not a simple tax!

Included in this issue: 

  1. Sale of residential properties – earlier payment of tax
  2. Labour Party Tax proposals
  3. Self employed farm contractors SDLT and LBTT confusion with mixed purchases
  4. Plus Guest Article from Neil Wilson of SAB Advisory Ltd 
  5. Where next for Inheritance Tax?
  6. Understand your accounts and cashflow
  7. CGT and compulsory purchase payments

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