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.
Incorporated farm business? Don’t be caught out by ATED
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) which was introduced in 2013, states that all companies owning residential property worth more than £500,000 in the UK will face an extra tax burden.
Top tips for a stress-free year end
With the end of the tax year growing closer, time is running out for farmers and farm managers to make sure their farm accounts are in order before submitting them to their accountant.
A Good Average
If you’re concerned about facing a crippling tax bill that essentially penalises you for being good at your job, you may be able to average them out over the past two or five years, to make your tax burden less bothersome.
Bitter Sweet Breaks
Dividing the assets of a farming business, particularly if both parties are directors, can be a significant undertaking for couples that separate.