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Firm news, tax planning and finance blogs by our team
We know how important it is for you to be able to find up to date business information, and our people love to share their knowledge about the news, and accounting and tax legislation. Here you will find links to our latest press releases, as well as tax planning and finance blog posts – all written by the Whitley Stimpson team, so you can read our take on topical subjects, and use our advice to help you to run your business. We have also shared the odd blog post or two about what we get up to in our communities, because we are proud to be a part of the areas where we live and work, and to support them where we can.
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Tax efficient schemes can benefit small business and investors
Funding is crucial to small businesses, especially during the start-up phase when overheads such as research and development or buildings and stock are high and trading income can be non-existent.
Protecting Yourself from Tax Scams: Urgent Alert for 2023
The rising wave of scams targeting taxpayers is not just a concern; it’s a red alert. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
Navigating the season of succession: A guide to farming legacy planning
As the festive season envelops us in its warmth, it’s the ideal time for farming families to turn their attention to succession planning.
Online traders warned to seek advice after new HMRC crackdown
People who boost their income through online trading are being warned of a new crackdown by HMRC.
How to benefit from fair shares for all
Share ownership schemes can offer fantastic incentives for both employer and employee. They can help make a business more productive, profitable and resilient while attracting and retaining staff more easily.
If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big … tax break!
The government is incentivising planting trees for profit by granting significant tax relief for commercial woodlands.
Growing your farm partnership? Here’s what you need to consider …
Many of the farm businesses in the UK are partnerships, and it is easy to see why.
Tax case provides good news for landowners
HMRC vs Gerald and Sarah Lee [2023] sheds light on Private Residence Relief (PRR) to newly developed or redeveloped properties.
Labour exchange set to open up access to seasonal workers
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) and Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) have joined forces to help source labour in each country during seasonal peaks.
Loose lips sink ships …
In Spencer vs Spencer, Lincolnshire farmer Michael Spencer recently won his case against the estate of his late father, John Spencer, leading to him successfully inheriting the family farming business.
Red horizons or blue sky thinking – what conference season told us about party commitments to farming
We now have a clearer picture of what the main parties will do for farming and rural communities if they succeed at the next general election.
Merry Christmas from Whitley Stimpson
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2024 from all at Whitley Stimpson.
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