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Stuart Walker

Stuart Walker

Chartered Financial Planner

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27 April 2023

  • Rural
  • Wealth
Planning for the Tax Year End

Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them – previous years have definitely proved that point. However, the one constant we can rely on is the Tax Year End on 5 April. By planning in advance, you can maximise the valuable tax allowances available each tax year.

Graham Leith

Graham Leith

Business Advisory Partner

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12 April 2023

  • Rural
  • Business Advisory
How Farm Averaging Could Benefit Your Business

Generally, across the farming sector we have seen an increased profitability over the last couple of years. This is good news, although it can also lead to increased tax liabilities. Fortunately, there are tax reliefs available to potentially reduce these liabilities, as well as potentially improving cash flow at the same time.

Robert Winters

Robert Winters

Construction & Property Incentives Director

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03 March 2023

  • Rural
  • Construction & Property Incentives
Capital Allowances appeals on agricultural buildings reap rewards for taxpayers

Two recent Capital Allowances cases have set an interesting precedent for claims on farming and food production buildings, and what type of expenditure may in fact qualify for the tax relief.

Jenn Stewart

Jenn Stewart

Business Advisory Partner, Head of Rural and Dundee Office Head

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15 February 2023

  • Rural
Key considerations for rural businesses in 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, our sector continues to face a number of challenges - first and foremost the uncertainty of Scottish Government’s Future of Agricultural policy and the concern around food security; volatile market prices; rising input costs; soaring energy bills; labour challenges and the ongoing ripple effects of Brexit, which continue to impact many businesses.

Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart

Edinburgh Office Head & Corporate Finance Partner

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30 January 2023

  • Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability
  • Rural
The net zero future: environmental accounting

The focus on mitigating the climate crisis has prompted the introduction of several schemes to help businesses achieve net zero targets (including not adding new emissions to the atmosphere). In the rural sector, for example, we have seen initiatives such as the Woodland Carbon Code and the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme.

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