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Budget date 30 October 2024

by Craig Simpson | Jul 30, 2024 | Asset Protection, Budget, Business exit planning, Capital Gains Tax, Economy, Government Announcements, Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs), Pension & Investment Planning, Principal Private Residence Relief, Tax, Tax Planning, Taxation

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.

Labour’s tax plans

by Richard Coombs | Jul 9, 2024 | Budget, Capital allowances, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, Economy, Government Announcements, Inheritance Tax, SMEs, Tax, Tax Planning, Taxation

What do we know about the Government’s tax plans to date and what can we expect in the near future?

Speed up the flow of cash to SMEs says CBI

Apr 15, 2020

CBI stresses the importance of the key dates for CJRS and the need for further changes to CBILS to speed up flow of cash to SMEs.

£750m support for the charity sector

Apr 9, 2020

Much needed support for the charity sector. Understand the new measures announced and the support that is already available.

Job Retention Scheme expected to be operational by 20 April

Apr 9, 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is expected to be operational by 20 April, enabling employers to access payments to meet payroll obligations at the end of the month.

Managing cashflow – help from Bates Weston

Apr 8, 2020

Managing cashflow is crucial to SMEs. We look at the things you should be doing right now to manage your cashflow.

Guidance on Apprenticeships during Covid-19

Apr 7, 2020

Guidance for apprenticeships, employers, and training providers issued by the The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

HMRC clarifies position on loan charge liabilities

Apr 7, 2020

HMRC clarifies its position on loan charge liabilities but 30 September deadline still fixed.

Changes to CBILS announced 3 April 2020

Apr 3, 2020

Wayne Thomas rounds up the changes to CBILS announced by the Chancellor on 3 April 2020.

Covid impact on company car benefit

Apr 2, 2020

What is the position for the Benefit in Kind (BIK) on a company car whilst an employee is working from home or has been furloughed?

Calls to speed up grant funding and improve Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Apr 2, 2020

What changes can we expect to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, following Alok Sharma’s briefing 1 April 2020?

Local Authority Grant Funding and Timescales

Apr 1, 2020

We recap on the the grant funding available from local authorities – the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hotel and Leisure Grant Fund and the possible timescales involved.