News/
Keep up to date with our news & views.
The advice we give is designed to enhance growth, stability and success, both for your business and for you as an individual. Read about some of our recent advice, creative solutions and industry insights.
The latest at Scrutton Bland
News/
Should You Still Put Your Farm in Trust following the Autumn Budget?
Back in January 2024 Graham Doubtfire explored the practicalities of putting a farm in trust for succession planning in his article How Trusts Can Aid Succession Planning for Family Farms. So, in the wake of the seismic changes to inheritance tax Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief announced in the Budget on 30 October...
Read the full articleInsights/
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Changes on Second Homes
On 30 October, the new Labour Government announced changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax on second homes. Sam Stent, Associate Tax Advisory Partner, discusses the changes. Stamp Duty was introduced in 1694 to raise funds for the war against France by requiring official documents to be stamped. The measure was only meant to last four...
Read the full articleDouble Cab Pickups: Changes From 1 July 2024
13 February 2024 - Samantha Stent
SB Business & Beyond Podcast: S2Ep1
13 February 2024 - Mark Smith
The great debate: Salary vs Dividends – What’s right for business owners today?
08 February 2024 - Emma Clifton
Year End Tax Planning 2024
07 February 2024 - Simon Hurren
Skills for life: the important role of Apprenticeships
05 February 2024 - James Tucker
Tech Business Newsletter
01 February 2024 - James Tucker