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Akin Coker featured in Spear’s sharing his views on HMRC’s latest crackdown on Inheritance Tax
News
Akin Coker, Private Client Partner and Team Lead, was recently quoted in Spear’s, sharing his views on HMRC’s recent crackdown on incorrectly paid Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Deal • Professional Practices
Buzzacott advises on the sale of SB+CO to SLR
Deal • Professional Practices
The Buzzacott Business Tax team is delighted to have assisted SB+CO on its sale to SLR.
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Business Property Relief and Inheritance Tax - maximising the benefits
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If you’re a business owner, a Partner in a partnership, or hold shares in qualifying trading companies, you should consider Business Property Relief, more recently referred to formally as Business Relief or BR, when estate planning. Here's how it can minimise your Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill.
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Case study - how Business Property Relief saved Mr Jones £250k of Inheritance Tax
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Business Property Relief (BPR), formally referred to as Business Relief, can reduce the Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill on your business assets by either 50% or 100% depending on the asset. In this case study, we explore steps that can be taken during lifetime, to help maximise relief available.
Insight • Real Estate and Construction
Tackling fraud: What construction businesses need to know
Insight • Real Estate and Construction
From 6 April 2026, tougher measures are being introduced by HMRC to tackle tax fraud in the construction industry. The new measures could have significant implications for contractors and subcontractors, particularly those holding Gross Payment Status (GPS) under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Deal • Professional Practices
Buzzacott acts as lead advisor on the sale of HURST Accountants to Dains Accountants
Deal • Professional Practices
The Buzzacott M&A team is delighted to have advised HURST Accountants on its sale to Dains Accountants.
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Tax investigations and SMEs: Why smaller businesses are increasingly under HMRC’s spotlight
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In recent years, HMRC tax investigations have increasingly focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and this trend looks set to continue with the creation of HMRC’s new small business evasion and enforcement team.
Insight • News • Charities and Not-For-Profits
Proposals for mandatory online filing of accounts put on hold
Insight • News • Charities and Not-For-Profits
Companies House has announced that the planned removal of the option to file paper accounts from 1 April 2027 will not go ahead at this time and the plans for online only accounts filing will be reviewed. This has a significant impact for the charity sector.
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An introduction to “buy and build”
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Over the last ten years, we have built up a wealth of experience in various sectors, but there are some which naturally attract greater M&A activity. As part of their acquisition strategies, we see businesses, investors, and individuals looking to transact multiple times in the same (or similar) industry vertical – this is commonly referred to as a “buy and build” or corporate roll-up strategy.
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How can a Financial Planner help when investing responsibly?
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Working with a financial planner can help you to gain a greater understanding of responsible investment solutions, including their risks and potential rewards. This is becoming increasingly important as more individuals look to invest in a sustainable way and with an ever-increasing range of options, some less transparent than others. Having the support and expertise of a financial planner ensures that the investment solution selected meets your wishes and fits into your overall financial plan.