But in an industry which is increasingly influenced by external factors, we understand that for most there is a need to diversify in order to survive, and in cases where the next generation are not looking to continue the farming tradition there are other very significant issues to consider. These are the areas we can offer our invaluable specialist knowledge to ensure that your business is able to make use of all the valuable tax reliefs specific to farming, as well as those available to all business, to ensure you protect your most valuable assets and get the best outcome for your family.
At Thomas Westcott we have 30 years of experience of working with the agricultural sector, and our dedicated agricultural team has considerable knowledge and involvement in dealing with issues specific to farmers.
We can assist you with a variety of services covering:
To help provide our farmers with a fuller range of services to help them meet all their regulatory obligations we also offer a bespoke agricultural consultancy service to help with a range of issues, including:
The transition of agricultural support payments will take place from 2021 to 2024. Over this time, British farmers will see an end to direct support payments, which are currently based on area claimed, and the introduction of incentive grants. The...
The RPA have now opened the last round of Small Productivity Grants. The specified eligible equipment covers areas of improvements in: • technical efficiency • animal health and welfare • resource efficiency or • nutrient management...
The South West agricultural sector has, on the whole, been relatively unscathed from the Covid-19 crisis – at least compared to the region’s other key sectors, including tourism and hospitality.
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Registered to carry on audit work in the UK and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, details about our audit registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk, under reference number C001091748, and details of all audit regulations can be accessed at www.icaew.com/regulations. A list of members can be found under Legal Notices. Thomas Westcott has offices in Axminster, Barnstaple, Bideford, Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea, Crediton, Exeter, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Okehampton, Plymouth, Seaton, Somerton, Tiverton, Torquay and Weston super Mare.
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