Top property experts honour Whitley Stimpson team
Directors and staff at accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating after being highly commended at the Ace Awards 2023.
VAT on land and buildings
When purchasing commercial premises you need to know whether VAT will be added to the price as the stamp duty land tax charge (or similar taxes in Wales or Scotland) is calculated on the VAT inclusive value.
Government consults over future of agricultural property relief
The Government has launched a consultation into the current rules around agricultural property relief from inheritance tax.
Home buyers pay less stamp duty
In September’s mini-Budget the then Chancellor announced that the entry threshold for SDLT payable on residential properties would double to £250,000 for deals completed on or after 23 September 2022. This higher threshold will apply until April 2025.
Basis period reform – how HMRC’s latest income tax proposals may have a disproportionate impact on farmers
In April last year, the Government announced plans to overhaul the way trading income is taxed. If enshrined into law – and that is looking to be highly likely – the Basis Period Reform will affect organisations or individuals with a trading income that is subject to...