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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes

18 November 2024 - Samantha Stent

On 30 October, the new Labour Government announced changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax. 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 years but roll...

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In Conversation: An Agricultural Perspective on The Autumn Budget

14 November 2024 - Nick Banks

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Key changes to Agricultural Property Relief explained: Autumn Budget 2024

08 November 2024 - Jack Deal

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Inheritance Tax Changes for Family-Owned Businesses

07 November 2024 - Graham Doubtfire

Since the Autumn Budget, much has already been written about the changes to Inheritance Tax Reliefs, namely Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief that will apply from April 2026. Whilst there has already been a strong focus on the impact to family farms, momentum is now gathering as the wider business community begin to...

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