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Chancellor Rachel Reeves should revisit abandoned proposals from the defunct Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to simplify the UK’s complicated tax system and unlock greater yield – without further damaging business confidence or deterring investment – according to Azets. In light

Ahead of the Alternative Investment Market's (AIM) 30th anniversary, Adrian Murphy discusses its significant shortcomings as both an incubator for growth companies and as a rewarding investment vehicle, arguing its poor returns have largely negated its inheritance tax (IHT) advantages. It is difficu

With the latest inheritance tax (IHT) statistics showing revenues rising by nearly 10% over the last year it is time for a review of this tax according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The estate and letting agents firm said that an increase of £0.8 billion in IHT revenues between April 2024 and March 202

A Scottish third-generation egg producer has welcomed some aspects of Defra secretary Steve Reed’s so-called "new deal for farmers". However, managing director of Farmlay Iain Chapman, stopped short of giving his wholehearted support to the Secretary of State’s speech at last month's Oxf

Business owners and shareholders planning to gift shares to their children because of impending inheritance tax (IHT) changes have been urged by accountancy firm Azets to press the pause button and avoid rash decisions they may regret. Changes to the IHT relief available for assets qualifying for Bu

The changes to inheritance tax (IHT) contained in the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) paper Thinking bigger on tax in Scotland would be a further nail in the coffin for Scottish homeowners, a property management expert has said. David Alexander, the joint managing director of Apropos by