
Lovewell Blake Spring Budget reaction 2024
Those expecting a buccaneering pre-election Budget from Jeremy Hunt will be feeling rather let down: this was a modest affair, full of measures which had been pre-briefed, and without even the traditional rabbit pulled out of the hat to please his own backbenchers.

Exit planning – substantial shareholding exemption
The optimal time to sell a business can be influenced by the potential tax implications. UK Corporate sellers can claim the “substantial shareholding exemption” (“SSE”) to exempt a gain on a sale from corporation tax.
Why the taxman is encouraging you to drive electric
There are significant tax advantages to choosing an EV in addition to the environmental benefits, says Nathan Bowden of Lovewell Blake.

R&D Tax Relief changes
HMRC is currently scrutinising claims for R&D tax relief, following increased media attention and parliament focus. The government has recently made its first steps towards reforming the R&D tax relief scheme, but the biggest changes are due to come into force on 8 August 2023.

Sole trader vs limited company for tax purposes
How your business is taxed will be a big factor in how you structure it, says Leigh Thurston.

Changes to the Lifetime Allowance
The 2023 Spring Budget introduced a number of key changes to pension legislation, and in particular changes to the Lifetime Allowance.

Capital Allowances - Full Expensing
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the November 2023 Budget that full expensing for capital allowances will be made permanent, with the aim to help boost business investment and increase global competitiveness.

Exit planning – what does the future hold for Employee Ownership Trusts?
The UK government has announced that they are going to issue a consultation on the use and effectiveness of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). The focus seems to be ensuring these are primarily being used to incentivise employees.