A summary of the Government’s response to the recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification Capital Gains Tax Review
Inheritance Tax
Trusts v Family Investment Companies
Are Family Investment Companies (FICs) the best way to preserve family wealth or do trusts still have the edge?
Tax Changes Ahead?
Following Rishi Sunak’s economic statement to the House of Commons on 11 Jan 2021, Craig Simpson, tax partner at Bates Weston, looks at the tax changes that may be ahead in the Budget on 3 March 2021.
Capital Gains Tax overhaul expected following Capital Gains Tax Review
Craig Simpson , Tax partner at Bates Weston, looks at the recommendations made by the OTS’ first report on the Capital Gains Tax review requested by the Chancellor.
Tax advice from our expanding tax advisory team
Bates Weston Tax welcome Liz Pepper to our growing tax advisory team. Major decisions, especially for owner managers, have far reaching impacts. Our job is to help them take the big decisions with confidence. Recognised by Tolleys’ for our work with OMBs, we offer rounded practical tax advice.
Keep a watchful eye on trading status
In part 7 of our Tax Planning Guide series, Cassandra Graham, Senior Tax Manager at Bates Weston urges us to keep a watchful eye on trading status, as the tax implications are significant.
Tax planning and asset protection
In a time of economic uncertainty, thoughts turn to asset protection – protecting business assets should your business suffer and passing on personal assets to future generations.
Inheritance Tax Reforms?
Bates Weston’s Tax team take a critical view of the Inheritance Tax reforms proposed by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The suggested reforms to the current Inheritance Tax regime are proposals, not yet policy, and will be heavily lobbied against.
Residence Nil Rate Band 2019/20 and the Family Home
Understand how the value of your family home and the residence nil rate band may affect your inheritance tax bill.
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