News Archive
Autumn Budget: Pension Tax Relief
Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston, considers the Autumn Budget, and the potential changes for pension tax relief.
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.
Types of company demerger
An overview of the three main types of company demerger – liquidation demerger, capital reduction demerger and statutory demerger.
Cost of Professional Tax Advice on Demerger
Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at why separating businesses or assets through a demerger is worth the cost of professional tax advice.
Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief claims
Sean Douglass, Audit Partner at Bates Weston considers Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) claims – who can claim it, what can be claimed for and what it is worth.
Cost of professional tax advice
HMRC seems to confirm that the cost of professional tax advice does indeed represent good value for money.
Capital Gains Tax and family succession
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers the threat of Capital Gains Tax increases and the impact on family succession timing.
Budget date 30 October 2024
Rachel Reeves is building up to tax increases. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and higher rate relief on pension contributions are the likely targets. Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston sets the scene for tax increases and the actions to consider.
Labour’s tax plans
What do we know about the Government’s tax plans to date and what can we expect in the near future?
Bates Weston Summer Newsletter
Read our Summer newsletter, covering topical tax and regulatory changes and proposals, including the impact of recent tax changes on profit withdrawal plans
Sponsors meet U15 football squad members
Bates Weston had the opportunity to meet Grace and Olivia, players in the U15 football squad they sponsor this week. The U15s are one of 9 youth teams on the Derby County Community Trust Female Talent Pathway.
Demergers
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston reflects on his experience with demergers , with technical meanderings and practical observations of demerger transactions.