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Selling your garden
Richard Coombs points out various tax traps to watch for when selling or developing part of your garden.
Derby County Women v Huddersfield Town Women 3-1
Congratulations to Derby County Women on their 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town Women on Sunday. Bates Weston were there as sponsors of the Under 15’s Female Talent Pathway. We went along to see the first team play. The Ewes manager made Ella’s – one of the BW team’s daughter’s – day.
Restructuring as a way to divide a Family Investment Company
Restructuring a business when outgrowing a Family Investment Company through a demerger can be a tax efficient way to allow family members to pursue different commercial goals.
Restructuring as a way to resolve shareholder disputes
Restructuring a business to resolve shareholder disputes through a demerger can be a tax efficient option to separate ownership of assets, allowing shareholders to take their respective parts of a business under their sole ownership.
Restructuring your business before sale
Planning to sell your business or are in the process of marketing it? Restructuring your business using a demerger may be a tax efficient method of accommodating a potential buyer.
Tax Policies and Consultations Paper Released
Tax policies and consultations papers released from HMRC on what many are calling Tax Day. The summary document covers modernising tax administration, tackling non compliance and makes further tax policy announcements.
Off Payroll Working Guide
A guide to the new off payroll working rules, effective from 6 April 2021 and the actions personal service company directors may need to take.
Capital Gains Tax speculation
Conspicuous by its absence in the Budget, speculation continues on the possible changes ahead for Capital Gains Tax. What has the Office of Tax Simplification recommended so far?
Budget 2021 Key Points
Summary of key points made in the Budget 2021, including measures to mitigate Coronavirus, extended reliefs, tax changes in 2021/22 and beyond.
Budget 2021
A summary of the headlines from Budget 2021.
The roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions
In a speech to the Commons today, the Prime Minister set out his roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions. Here is a summary of the points made.
Budget 2021 predictions
Balancing paying the £400 billion Covid bill versus stimulating consumer demand and business investment. The Budget 2021 predictions are caught in the same dilemma.
Business rates relief and reform
Business rates relief and reform may well be on the cards. Expect an extension to business rates relief in the Budget on 3 March and indications of the path business rate reform might take.
Pay VAT deferred due to Covid19
HMRC has clarified the payment options and how to join the VAT deferral new payment scheme. The online service will be open between 23 February and 21 June 2021.
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