Wednesday, August 3, 2016

The ABC of Farm Tax - Gloucestershire
Tuesday 11 October 2016: 9.30am – 12.45pm
Toad Hall, Trull Farm, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8SQ
Price: £30 CLA members; £40 Non-members inc VAT

Supported by: Old Mill & Clarke Willmott

Matters relating to the taxation of assets and wealth have become increasingly complex and there is the potential for still further change and complexity. Too often the lack of appropriate action, or inertia, can have far reaching effects on assets both now and in the future. This seminar will explore both current and future farm tax issues, as well as challenges and opportunities facing both owners and their advisers.

Introduction
Tax Policy; ‘the direction of travel’ looking forward; the CLA’s role
A - Agriculture
Explanation of favourable tax treatment for agricultural businesses
B- Business
Tax considerations of different business structures (Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Companies, Contract Farming, Share Farming)
C – Continuity
Inheritance tax planning – Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs; the Farmhouse; HMRC treatment of trading vs investment activities; the Balfour case.
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney
D – Diversification, development and investment
Use of Capital Allowances
Capital Gains Tax & Development land – including options over land
Stamp Duty Land Tax on buying farms –  the future of ‘mixed use’
VAT issues on construction

Speakers will be:
Louise Speke, CLA Chief Taxation Adviser
Stuart Thorne, Corporate Partner, Clarke Willmott
Representative from Old Mill Accountants

Sandwich lunch will be provided

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