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29 June 2022
Are you aware of the tax implications of diversifying your farming business?In recent years, many farmers have considered diversification to improve the viability of their farming businesses. However, some may be unaware that moving away from their traditional farming activity could potentially jeopardise valuable tax advantages that are uniquely available to farming businesses.
27 June 2022
Income Protection - the building block that almost every house needs but many are missingThere is one building block to financial security that so many overlook, it can keep the house afloat or bring it crumbling down around you if you choose to go without it. In this blog, Rory Brand explains why Income Protection is so important.
24 June 2022
FCA Consumer Duty rules – what are they and who do they affect?The Financial Conduct Authority is soon due to publish its final rules on the Consumer Duty which set a higher standard for customer care. The rules apply to regulated firms providing retail financial services for consumers such as personal banking, investments and insurance. Here, Si Mathavan, Internal Audit and Financial Services Regulatory Partner, goes through everything you need to know.
20 June 2022
Inheritance Tax - the voluntary stealth taxInheritance Tax used to be something that only the super wealthy had to worry about, right? Well, recent data from HMRC suggests that not only is that wrong, but it’s getting worse. Our Wealth team explain further.
15 June 2022
Johnston Carmichael’s Aberdeen team stride out for KiltwalkThe end of May saw a team of around 20 people from our Aberdeen office lacing up their boots to take on the Kiltwalk! Here, Carol James and David Wilson reflect on their experiences and why they decided to get involved.
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