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South Wingfield Station and Bates Weston
South Wingfield Station restored to its former glory, is now open to the public. We were delighted to support this impressive and engaging project.
Inheritance Tax Review
Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, takes a look at Inheritance Tax Planning and the benefits of an Inheritance Tax Review – a topic no one likes to think about, but we really should.
Autumn Newsletter for Charities
A round up of the latest news stories affecting charities and not for profit organisations, including governance, new code of fundraising practice, related third party transactions and measures aimed at preventing fraud and cyber crime in charities.
Protect your charity from fraud
The steps your charity can take to help protect it from fraud and cyber crime following research conducted by the Charity Commission
Brexit Preparations, Deal or No-Deal
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales offers resource hub to help businesses prepare for Brexit, deal or No-Deal
Brexit preparations from the Government
Importing from and exporting to the EU after a no deal Brexit
Loan Charge review announced by Government
Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston comments on the Government’s announcement to review the loan charge and gives a reminder of the timescales
The VAT domestic reverse charge delayed until 1 October 2020
The VAT domestic reverse charge has been delayed. Use the time to understand and prepare for it if you are a VAT registered individual or business in the construction industry.
Getting your charity audit right
Getting your charity audit right generates public confidence. Understand whether your charity needs an audit and make sure your auditors are qualified and experienced in auditing charities.
HMRC take their time with R & D tax credit claims
HMRC taking 90 days instead of 28 to process R & D tax credit claims, but hope to be up to date by the end of September.
Inheritance Tax Planning After Death
Inheritance Tax planning after death is both possible and effective using a deed of variation to a will within 2 years of date of death
Private Residence Relief Changes
Private Residence Relief changes from April 2020. Understand the capital gains tax implications when you sell your home.
Qualify for Entrepreneurs’ Relief – Plan Ahead
If you hope to qualify for Entrepreneurs' Relief, it is vital that you plan ahead according to Cassandra Graham, part of the tax team at Bates Weston. Cassandra has been looking at HMRC's 2017-2018 statistics for Capital Gains Tax and one of the bullet points on...
Section 431 Election – more than just a piece of paper?
The relevance of signing a section 431 election and the tax consequences when shares are acquired by employees.
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