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By Jonathan York

13th November 2024

Options to explore for farm businesses following Autumn Budget

While the Autumn Budget 2024 will have come as a seismic shock to many farming businesses, it’s important to take the time to properly digest the announcements, take the appropriate advice, and consider the alternatives.

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By David Jones

13th November 2024

6 tips to tackle rising costs in your family business

Even with the inflationary economic climate calming down, base interest rates remain relatively high and many businesses are experiencing rising costs. Cue the Budget 2024 and further costs pressures are set to come in 2025.

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By Armstrong Watson

11th November 2024

Armstrong Watson launches new Cyber Security Solutions service

Armstrong Watson, is proud to announce the launch of its new Cyber Security Solutions service. This innovative service is designed to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of cyber risk and enhance their cyber security measures.

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By Hayley Towlson

10th November 2024

Business protection: safeguard your most valuable assets

Safeguarding your business’s key assets is vital to ensure you are protected in the face of unforeseen events. Business protection is not just about securing physical assets or intellectual property; it’s about protecting the very people who drive the business forward.

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By Armstrong Watson

8th November 2024

Furnished holiday let changes: options for FHL disposal

With the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) regime set to be abolished from April 2025, and the detail of the changes and draft legislation now published, holiday lettings owners can look at their options. If you are planning to dispose of your furnished holiday let, you will need to consider various factors that will impact your tax liability.

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By Steve Williams

8th November 2024

No budget cheer for the not-for-profit sector

The impact of the Autumn Budget on the not-for-profit sector was mixed at best. While there were announcements of public sector funding increases in specific areas, such as social care, children’s services, and SEND, these increases are broad and won’t be available to ‘bank’ for many in the third sector just yet.

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By Dan Cozens

5th November 2024

Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax on agricultural land and farms

Selling or transferring agricultural land and farms can have significant tax implications, particularly concerning Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT). Given the changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, it is important to consider the current rates and the implication of future increases.

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By Justin Rourke

5th November 2024

Don’t panic! Unpacking the 2024 Autumn Budget

There are two clear headlines for financial planners and our clients from the Autumn Budget - unused pensions are to become subject to Inheritance Tax, while Capital Gains Tax rates have increased and the ISA allowance was ignored. 

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By Armstrong Watson

4th November 2024

10 pitfalls to avoid when applying Business Asset Rollover Relief

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when selling land, buildings or fixed plant and machinery by purchasing a new qualifying asset. However, like many areas of tax, it is not that simple.

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By Armstrong Watson

2nd November 2024

Furnished holiday letting tax incentives to end in 2025

Holiday let owners are set to lose favourable tax reliefs from April 2025 meaning all property income (FHLs and residential properties) will be treated the same.

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