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By Graham Poles

5th July 2024

A new government: family wealth and Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Inheritance tax is one area that the new government may look to make changes. Graham Poles, Personal Tax Partner, considers what those changes may be.

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By Graham Poles

5th July 2024

A new government: succession and speculation over changes to CGT

One of the rumoured areas for change is to Capital Gains tax, here we look at how this might impact succession planning.

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By David Threlkeld

13th June 2024

Will Furnished Holiday Letting tax reliefs be abolished or not?

Holiday let owners braced for increased tax bills now face a period of uncertainty about when - and if – the favourable Furnished Holiday Letting regime will be axed.

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By Andrew Robinson

7th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: Farmers concerned about inflation and cashflow feel under pressure to adapt

This was one of the key findings from Armstrong Watson's latest survey, which also asked the agricultural sector about challenges impacting growth, how they are adapting to the evolving digital world, and about their plans for succession. 

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By David Threlkeld

28th March 2024

Impact of Spring Budget announcements for farmers

The 2024 Spring Budget introduced some changes that will significantly impact farm businesses, especially those that have ventured into the realm of furnished holiday lets.

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By Dan Cozens

29th February 2024

Tax relief on farm vehicles for farming partnerships and sole traders

Following the Government’s recent U-turn on the tax treatment of Double Cab Pick Ups (DCPU), it’s worth reminding ourselves of the tax relief available on vehicles in a farming business.

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By David Threlkeld

16th November 2023

£1.6m IHT tax dispute highlights complexities of reliefs for farm businesses

It can be dangerous to assume that all the assets owned by a farming family will be exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT). Here we look at a recent tax tribunal in which £1.6m of IHT was at stake and the family concerned were denied their claim for Business Property Relief. 

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By Andrew Robinson

4th October 2023

BPS losses: Opportunity for farmers to save Capital Gains Tax

It is no longer necessary to hold BPS entitlements to receive payments. As a result, entitlements ceased to have any value on 16 May 2023. However, this may give farmers the opportunity to generate a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) loss which for many will result in a significant tax saving in the future.

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By Keith Johnston

31st August 2023

Hidden Inheritance Tax pitfalls for farming businesses

It is dangerous to assume that 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) or Business Property Relief (BPR) will apply to every asset that is passed on in a modern farming business. There are many cases where HMRC has argued that part of a farming business is chargeable to Inheritance Tax (IHT).

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By Andrew Robinson

22nd August 2023

3 common VAT mistakes farmers can avoid

In order to avoid HMRC penalties it is important to record expenses and claim VAT correctly for your farm business. Genuine mistakes do happen but there are some things to bear in mind that will help minimise the chance of triggering an inspection.

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