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Do you know the tax implications of investing in crypto assets, gold or other precious metals?
June 17th, 2026
Selling, swapping or cashing in crypto or gold investments can create a tax reporting obligation.
Selling, swapping or cashing in crypto or gold investments can create a tax reporting obligation.
Selling, swapping or cashing in crypto or gold investments can create a tax reporting obligation.
Companies House Announces Major Changes to Accounts Filing – What You Need to Know
June 15th, 2026
Companies House has confirmed changes from April 2028 to how UK companies prepare and file their annual accounts.
Companies House has confirmed changes from April 2028 to how UK companies prepare and file their annual accounts.
Companies House has confirmed changes from April 2028 to how UK companies prepare and file their annual accoun…
Partnership - Is It Still Worth It?
June 11th, 2026
GP partnership faces rising costs and risks, but the financial benefits remain significant and shouldn't be overlooked.
GP partnership faces rising costs and risks, but the financial benefits remain significant and shouldn't be overlooked.
GP partnership faces rising costs and risks, but the financial benefits remain significant and shouldn't be ov…
Ten tips for farming partnerships: Legal, tax and accounting essentials
June 9th, 2026
Farming partnerships are rarely purely commercial - they are rooted in trust, family ties and a devotion to the land.
Farming partnerships are rarely purely commercial - they are rooted in trust, family ties and a devotion to the land.
Farming partnerships are rarely purely commercial - they are rooted in trust, family ties and a devotion to th…
Returning to the UK: tax implications and what to keep in mind
June 8th, 2026
Recent events in the Middle East have led to many people looking to spend more time in the UK than planned.
Recent events in the Middle East have led to many people looking to spend more time in the UK than planned.
Recent events in the Middle East have led to many people looking to spend more time in the UK than planned.
The New GP Contract: Navigating the Cashflow Challenge
June 4th, 2026
New GP contract brings funding shifts that risk serious cashflow pressures for practices and PCNs in 2026/27.
New GP contract brings funding shifts that risk serious cashflow pressures for practices and PCNs in 2026/27.
New GP contract brings funding shifts that risk serious cashflow pressures for practices and PCNs in 2026/27.
Capital Grants 2026: Key Information for Farm Businesses
May 28th, 2026
DEFRA have now released full guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme, confirming £225 million of funding.
DEFRA have now released full guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme, confirming £225 million of funding.
DEFRA have now released full guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme, confirming £225 million of funding.
Chancellor's Surprise Statement: Key Tax Changes You Should Know About
May 21st, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures…
Welcoming Michael Hesketh – Corporate Tax Partner
April 29th, 2026
Simpkins Edwards are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hesketh as Corporate Tax Partner.
Simpkins Edwards are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hesketh as Corporate Tax Partner.
Simpkins Edwards are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Hesketh as Corporate Tax Partner.
Basics of Capital Gains Tax
April 22nd, 2026
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlooked.
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlooked.
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlo…
Inheritance Tax Update
April 7th, 2026
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many farmers.
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many farmers.
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many fa…
Income Tax Planning
April 7th, 2026
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for many farms.
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for many farms.
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for ma…