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It is difficult to recollect a more seismic Budget in recent times. The last major changes to Inheritance Tax were made in 2006, but mainly in relation to Trusts. There was an expectation that Inheritance Tax reliefs would be reformed, most likely for landlords who lease out land which qualifies for Agricultural Property Relief (APR). It was considered much less likely that Business Property Relief (BPR) would be reformed, and there was a distinct lack of speculation in this regard.

10 December 2024

25 November 2024

On 1 April 2024, criminal penalties for non-compliance with duties under the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (“RCI”) came into force. We asked one of our professional colleagues, Louise Johnston, a Partner at leading law firm Turcan Connell, to outline the implications.

The annual agricultural shows across East Lothian, the Borders and Northumberland are a social highlight for many of our clients and
associates, we were delighted to support both the Haddington Show and the Border Union Show again this summer.

The cash basis is a simpler way of preparing accounts, which takes account only of cash received and cash paid out. Unlike the traditional accruals basis there is no need to match income and expenses to the period to which they relate, or take account of debtors and creditors

In simple terms when we talk about business succession we mean the long-term plan for the business. In practice, it is difficult to cover all of the taxation and accounting issues surrounding succession in business across the generations in one short article, but here goes . . .

Last Wednesday night (1 November) we held the first of two autumn Rural Seminars. Our first seminar hosted by our…

21 November 2023

1 November 2023

A scheme to boost the rural economy in England provides grants for businesses and community projects.

Our latest newsletter offers tax efficient options on gifting to children, an update on changes to pension legislation and how crypto assets are taxed. We've also got exciting news about a new investment solution, along with a sad farewell after 40 years.