Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs)

Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs)
Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief

Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief

How will the changes to Business Property Relief affect your Inheritance Tax bill? If you hold shares in your trading company or an interest in a partnership or sole trader, from 6 April 2026 you are likely to pay 20% inheritance tax on the value of your holding or interest above £1m. Why? Because of the changes to Business Property Relief announced in the Autumn Budget.

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Pre Autumn Budget Action

Pre Autumn Budget Action

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers the Chancellor’s likely plans at the Budget and what pre Budget action taxpayers may be able to take.

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Budget date 30 October 2024

Budget date 30 October 2024

Rachel Reeves is building up to tax increases. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and higher rate relief on pension contributions are the likely targets. Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston sets the scene for tax increases and the actions to consider.

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EOT Deferred Consideration

EOT Deferred Consideration

Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers the implications of using deferred consideration to pay outgoing shareholders when an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is created.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Demergers

The Dos and Don’ts of Demergers

Understanding the dos and don’ts of demergers is vital. Demergers are complicated in terms of tax technical input, but done correctly the tax savings should significantly outweigh the costs.

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HMRC clearance

HMRC clearance

Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston explains how HMRC clearances work, and when and why you might need them.

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