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A round up of our latest blogs, commentary or office news. Get in touch if you need more details on any of the topics covered.
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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.
Capital Gains Tax hike on the way?
Should you consider accelerating your business disposal to capture the current rates of Capital Gains Tax?
The Dos and Don’ts of Demergers
Understanding the dos and don’ts of demergers is vital. Demergers are complicated in terms of tax technical input, but done correctly the tax savings should significantly outweigh the costs.
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.
HMRC clearance
Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston explains how HMRC clearances work, and when and why you might need them.
5 A Side Football Success
Thank you to Chevin Homes for organising this friendly 5 A Side Football Tournament. Great fun and a bonus that the Bates Weston team won.
Delving into Demergers
Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston, uncovers the problems demergers are designed to fix. He explains how problems arise and why trying to resolve them using anything other than a demerger can often lead to significant tax charges.
Inheritance Tax Speculation
Is the Government planning to overhaul Inheritance Tax. Speculation is rife.
Taxation of Employee Ownership Trusts
HMRC are consulting on the tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts – an increasingly popular alternative to trade sale or Management Buy Out for business owners. Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers HMRC’s proposals.
25 Year Long Service Award
Today we are celebrating a 25 year long service award for our Senior Receptionist, Michelle Weston. Congratulations and thank you Michelle.
Changes in the way taxable business profits are calculated
If you are a sole trader or partnership and your accounting year end is not 31 March or 5 April, you are going to be affected by a change in the way taxable business profits are calculated for a tax year.
The Mortgage Charter
A summary of the Mortgage Charter, highlighting the commitments mortgage lenders are making to support residential mortgage holders.
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