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Inheritance Tax and your pension, for business owners

Inheritance Tax and your pension, for business owners

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers the impact the Government’s proposed changes in the treatment of pensions for Inheritance Tax purposes will mean for business owners, and what can be done to prepare for them.

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Gifts out of surplus income

Gifts out of surplus income

In some circumstances it is possible to make a gift out of surplus income which is immediately exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT), meaning the usual 7 year survival of the donor is not needed to exempt the gift.

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Inheritance Tax on Private Sector Businesses

Inheritance Tax on Private Sector Businesses

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston highlights the impact of the changes to Inheritance tax on business and agricultural assets on privately owned businesses as well as the farming community.

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Inheritance Tax on your pension

Inheritance Tax on your pension

Unused pension schemes will attract Inheritance Tax on death from 6 April 2027. Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at the changes and the impact on the tax burden on your estate and beneficiaries.

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Business Asset Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief

The changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) announced in the Budget will reduce the rewards for those who take the risk of setting up a new business and driving its success.

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Pre Autumn Budget Action

Pre Autumn Budget Action

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers the Chancellor’s likely plans at the Budget and what pre Budget action taxpayers may be able to take.

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Bates Weston Autumn 2024 Newsletter

Bates Weston Autumn 2024 Newsletter

In our Autumn 2024 newsletter we look at potential changes to Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and pensions tax ahead of the Budget, alongside our regular round up of topical news.

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