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Inheritance Tax changes: what family businesses in Scotland need to know

On 6 April 2026, we entered into the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime, making it more likely that tax will be payable when business assets are passed on after death, and the process of dealing with the estate of a loved one is likely to become more complex.

by Patricia Halliday

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What are the funding options available for your farm?

by Lee Hayes

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Paying HMRC before insolvency – directors' risks and what you need to consider

by Ann Probert

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Armstrong Watson celebrates national recognition of two payroll leaders

by Armstrong Watson

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How businesses can respond to a more expensive labour market

by Duncan MacCaig

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Audit Partner joins Armstrong Watson as firm moves to Manchester city centre office

by Armstrong Watson

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Furnished holiday let owners feeling the impact of tax changes

by Nicki Hutchinson

Rolling green farmland in Scottish Highlands with grazing sheep and cattle beneath cloudy skies and distant hills

Tax considerations when assigning Scottish agricultural tenancies

by Keith Johnston

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What do you need to save for the retirement you want?

by Fiona Durham

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What the 2027 cash ISA changes mean for your savings

by Justin Rourke

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Supreme Court ruling on BlueCrest LLP members' status

by Gary Rowson

New CEO announced at Armstrong Watson’s sister company Future Money

by Armstrong Watson

Holiday pay compliance and closing the data gap

by Karen Thomson

VAT risks and considerations for modern farm businesses

by Jonathan York

Cyber threats in hospitality, leisure and tourism sector: risks, real cases and how to protect your business

by Rebecca Wilson

Investment market update

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Goodbye Starmer, Iran Calmer

by Justin Rourke & Richard Cole

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Views sought for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey

by Armstrong Watson

Female GP wearing stethoscope looking at patient notes

How can GP partners manage the challenges of the 2026/27 Contract?

by Morag Miller

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Why financial advice still matters in the age of AI

by Stuart Smith

Father and son of family manufacturing business

Inheritance Tax reform and how this impacts plans for succession

by Craig Reid

Tax Compliance Managers and apprentices at Armstrong Watson. Sitting at a desk with laptop

Armstrong Watson named again in Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

by Armstrong Watson

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How can businesses prepare for the summer VAT cut?

by Paul Russell

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Armstrong Watson named in Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for second year in a row

by Armstrong Watson

Small business owner in shop with “Now we are open” sign, representing a newly incorporated limited company.

Incorporating a limited company: benefits, tax advantages and director responsibilities

by Adam Pattison

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How can law firms stay resilient following loss of interest on client accounts under Ministry of Justice’s proposed ILCA scheme?

by Huw Nicholls

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How buy-to-let policy changes are increasing restructuring and insolvency risk for housing developers

by Lindsey Cooper