Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April

Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April

Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April.  Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have confirmed that the plans will see employees, employers and the self-employed pay...
Farming and capital allowances – the advantages and pitfalls

Farming and capital allowances – the advantages and pitfalls

Capital allowances are a useful form of tax relief for businesses that need to invest in expensive plant and machinery to operate successfully, including many farm enterprises. There are a number of different types, but they all essentially fulfil the same function –...
The importance of a properly worded grazing license

The importance of a properly worded grazing license

Of all the legal and property agreements entered into by farmers and landowners, the lowly grazing license might seem a long way down the list of priorities. But treating it that way is false economy. A poorly worded grazing license – one that is written without any...
Could your SEISS claims leave you in hot water with HMRC?

Could your SEISS claims leave you in hot water with HMRC?

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) was a scheme established by the government to support people who are self-employed or a partner in a partnership agreement through the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many farmers took advantage of the scheme during...