Academy Trust Handbook 2024

Associate Director Matt Cooper attended the Total Business Networking Brunch last Thursday at Forest Lodge Hotel.

Guest speaker Sam Dyer from I-Boardroom, delivered an insightful talk called 'Take a breath'.

Thank you to Total Business Networking for organising the event.

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Brewin Dolphin hosted an excellent breakfast seminar today, part 2 of the family wealth series, attended by Gemma Hedges and Matt Cooper.

Thank you to the brilliant speakers, Alice and Kirsty for the practical tips we can suggest to our clients. We look forward to the next one!

Click the link below to read our Autumn Budget Summary for 2024

https://bit.ly/4fw7MvP

Stamp Duty Land Tax

The 3% surcharge applying to second properties has been extended and is now 5%, for all purchases from 31st October 2024.

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Inherited pensions will be brought into inheritance tax from April'27.

From April'26, for combined business and agricultural assets over £1m, IHT will apply with 50% relief, at an effective rate of 20%.

From 1 Jan 2025, VAT at 20% will apply to all education, training and boarding services provided by private schools.

This money will help the government to invest more in state education, improving standards and opportunities for all.

#AutumnBudget

NI, VAT and income tax for working people will not increase.

National Insurance contributions by employers will rise from 13.8% to 15%.

The threshold at which businesses start paying National Insurance on a workers' earnings will be lowered from £9,100 to £5,000.

#Autumnbudget