The Brighter Thinking Accountants Club – Going Back to Basics
Join us for our first Brighter Thinking Accountants Club CPD session of 2020! About this Event We are delighted to invite you to our next Brighter Thinking Accountants Club seminar […]
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Your tax checklist for selling your B2L portfolio
Craig Hughes – Personal Tax Specialist Many buy-to-let property investors have had issues with the introduction of unfavourable tax policies in the last couple of years. With additional future changes […]
Succession options for residential property investments
Chris Gillman – Senior Trusts Manager Individuals with residential property investments have traditionally used discretionary trusts to pass them on to future generations. Increasingly, family investment companies (FICs) are being […]
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes from April 2020 – don’t get caught out
Lucy Mangan – Partner and Property sector specialist The UK residential property sector has already seen several changes to the tax regime in recent years, but more are coming! From […]
Probate Explained: Our #BrighterThinking guide
David Truman – Private Client Partner Craig Hughes – Private Client Partner Having supported our clients throughout their working life and then into their retirement, we are also experienced in […]
Offshore property ownership HMRC enquiries
Heads up! It would appear that HMRC are extending their approach to obtaining information. Therefore, tenants and owners of properties owned offshore should be aware of this. What is happening? […]
The MTD deadline approaches but self-employed worker could miss it
A last minute rush for professional advice could lead to a number of self-employed workers potentially missing the deadline for filing their first digital VAT return, according to tax specialist […]
Will your family business last the distance?
Martin Atkins – Partner For a family owned business, the need to secure its future and pass assets onto the next generation is a crucial part of the long-term strategy. […]
10 steps to maximise value and improve profits within your business
Dave Gosling – Partner and H&L Sector Specialist Business owners in the hospitality and leisure sector spend a lot of time and effort working within the business. However, they should […]
Inheritance tax planning – Don’t forget your family home
Your family home is likely to form a significant, perhaps the largest, part of your estate yet is often overlooked. There are however potential IHT planning points to consider and […]
Will new tax charge for non-residents selling UK Commercial Property affect overseas investment?
Russell Dickie – Senior Manager In recent years, solid and steady capital growth and reliable rental yields, as well as favourable exchange rates and regulation have made the UK commercial […]
Tax rates and allowances card 2019/20
Ahead of the anticipated Brexit, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement on Wednesday 12th March 2019 in order to continue to balance the books, increase tax revenues to […]
Response to the Consultation on Trust Taxation
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) recent, wide-ranging consultation asked Professional Advisors for their thoughts on how the taxation of trusts in the UK could be simpler, fairer and more transparent. […]
How to Protect Your Family Wealth through the Generations
David Truman – Private Client Partner A recent study indicated that the majority of family fortunes disappear within just three generations. The reasons for this are varied. At their simplest, […]