In her Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £40 billion worth of tax rises, with the majority coming from a £25 billion increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions stating ‘everything has to be paid for’.
Over 700 attendees joined us in person and online at our Budget Breakfast event to hear about the latest Budget announcements, and our team are ready to help you navigate the changes made.
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Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves Budget on Wednesday 30 October, Jason Fayers, Managing Partner welcomes guests both in person and online to the 2024 Autumn Budget Breakfast event at Trinity Park in Suffolk, with an introduction to today’s speakers.
With an economic overview from 1997 and the dawn of the previous Labour government, through to yesterday’s announcements, Luke Morris, Corporate Finance Partner expertly guides a whistlestop trip through his analysis of the data to explore the changes to public expenditure, taxes, borrowing and inflation.
Focusing on personal taxes, Paul Harris, Private Client Tax Associate Partner gives his thoughts on whether the Budget held true to its promise to support “working people”, along with an update on pension tax relief, clarification on Non-Dom vs new resident changes and a reminder about the Making Tax Digital scheme.
Staying ahead of the curve, Chris George, Tax Advisory Partner, clarifies the new rates of Capital Gains Tax and the qualifying conditions for Business Asset Disposal Relief – highlighting through examples the financial importance of professional advice for business sales over the next 18 months.
Tackling the unwelcomed changes to Inheritance Tax particularly for those in the Agricultural sector, along with the overnight implications of the Stamp Duty Land Tax rises on second homes – Sam Stent, Tax Advisory Associate Partner, shows how planning ahead with expert advice can have a significant impact on your family’s future.
Covering key updates to Business Taxes, Jason Fayers, Managing Partner reveals the impact the new Employer NI contribution increases will have on SMEs, along with an overview of changes to corporate tax, company vehicle benefits, furnished holiday lets, private school VAT and tax compliance.
Listen to the closing remarks of the event with the latest Scrutton Bland news including an exciting announcement about our newest acquisition.