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We know how important it is for you to be able to find up to date business information, and our people love to share their knowledge about the news, and accounting and tax legislation. Here you will find links to our latest press releases, as well as tax planning and finance blog posts – all written by the Whitley Stimpson team, so you can read our take on topical subjects, and use our advice to help you to run your business. We have also shared the odd blog post or two about what we get up to in our communities, because we are proud to be a part of the areas where we live and work, and to support them where we can.
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Farms Scams on the Rise
With the cost of living crisis putting a squeeze on everyone’s pockets, the incidence of online scams and frauds is, perhaps unsurprisingly, going through the roof.
Voluntary Carbon Credit Schemes – Welcome New Revenue or Storing up Problems?
Regenerative farming is a buzz word at the moment. With a host of incentive schemes popping up to encourage farmers to do more to protect the environment and language of all its own – think carbon credits, rewilding, sequestration, and more.
A Taxing Issue
As some of you might have seen in the agricultural press, HMRC is ramping up investigations into agricultural property relief (APR) with reported inspections increasing by nearly 30% in the year to March 31, 2022.
The Autumn Statement 2022 – How Will Farming Be Affected?
Autumn Statement 2022 – how did farming get on and what will be the impact on food production across the UK?
Whitley Stimpson’s firm away to Royal Ascot 2022
In continuation of their 90th anniversary celebrations, Whitley Stimpson had their annual firm away day at Royal Ascot earlier this year in June.
Merry Christmas from Whitley Stimpson
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Whitley Stimpson team!
Firms told to avoid delay in tackling ‘backward step for innovation’
Innovative and hi-tech businesses are being urged to seek advice after tax relief for research and development (R&D) was slashed in the Autumn Budget.
Overview of Autumn Statement 2022
Just 34 days into his role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement on 17 November.
VAT changes
The VAT registration threshold has already been frozen at £85,000 since April 2017 and it will now be fixed at that level until April 2026.
Business rates
Properties subject to business rates will be revalued in 2023.
Investment incentives
Investment incentives to promote the establishment of new businesses and to encourage existing businesses to expand will go ahead.
Payroll matters
Payroll matters. Find out here the changes to rates and thresholds that impact on payroll from 2022 – 2023.
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