End of year tax planning
Although the tax year-end is not until 5 April, between now and 5 April, you have the opportunity to save some tax with some careful planning. Here are our top tips on how to best utilise your allowances before the end of the tax year. Top up your pension pot The...Annual Investment Allowance decrease from January 2021 delayed
The Government has announced that the current Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) of £1,000,000, which was due to revert down to £200,000 on 1 January 2021, will be extended for a further year to 1 January 2022.
Know your Inheritance Tax exemptions
Lifetime gifts are generally subject to IHT if they exceed the £325,000 nil rate band and do not qualify for either Agricultural Property Relief or Business Property Relief. However, some gifts are automatically exempt from IHT and do not require you to survive seven years for the value of the gift to fall outside your estate.
Do you have development land? Things to consider before selling
If you are one of the lucky landowners, with either residential or commercial development possibilities, then you may be looking to sell. Although this can be a good idea, it’s important to be cautious. The number of farmers and landowners being approached by...Succession planning and disputes over inheritance expectations in farming families
Succession planning is never easy and if not properly considered and discussed, disputes over inheritance expectations can arise.