Insights
Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
12 July 2019
Get your house in order before Inheritance Tax reforms biteThe long awaited second instalment of the Office of Tax Simplification’s (OTS) Inheritance Tax Review hit the shelves (well HMRC’s website) on Friday 5 July 2019. For those of us advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT) we can at least sleep a bit easier now we have the OTS’ list of 11 recommendations!
Chris Stout
Audit Senior
31 January 2019
Attention to detail and a questioning outlook – developing your audit careerHaving the autonomy to make your own decisions and lead your day-to-day work is just one of things that Chris enjoys about working within the audit team at Johnston Carmichael. In this short blog we ask Chris what attracted him to JC, what it takes to be successful and one year on, how he’s developed his audit acumen.
31 October 2018
Five key changes in the Budget for rural businessesFollowing the Autumn Budget statement where the Chancellor pronounced that the era of austerity is coming to an end, we look further into the detail to assess the key changes impacting businesses operating in the rural sector.
06 August 2018
Brexit: Agricultural businesses should review their financial position nowAs the 29 March 2019 approaches, many crops harvested and livestock purchased now are likely to be sold to market after the UK has officially left the EU. Agricultural businesses should take the opportunity to review their financial position to understand the impact of change on their ability to operate sustainably.
17 July 2018
Tax implications on rural diversification – how to avoid the VAT minefieldIn today’s uncharted economy, rural and farm diversification is becoming increasingly commonplace, as those with businesses in the agricultural sector endeavour to protect their income streams from unpredictable market conditions.
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