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With over five decades’ experience serving a diverse range of clients in the South West, we possess an unbeatable depth of knowledge across a wide range of industry sectors.

Our specialist partners and teams can provide expert advice on everything from farming and agriculture, to military tax allowances. We’re here to help you make the most of your planning opportunities so that you can grow with confidence.

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Keep up to date with the latest from the financial industry, and from our team.

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Simpkins Edwards wins Professional Service Provider of the Year!
December 20th, 2024
Simpkins Edwards has been named Professional Service Provider of the Year at the 2024 General Practice Awards.
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Celebrating Our Great Place to Work Certification
December 18th, 2024
Simpkins Edwards has been certified as a Great Place to Work!
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Holiday Homes: Impending Changes to Tax Regime for FHLs
December 12th, 2024
Holiday homes, a key farm diversification, face tax changes as FHL tax regime ends in April 2025.
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A Summary of Labour's 2024 Budget
December 10th, 2024
Changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions and the National Living Wage were announced in the budget…
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VAT DIY scheme update
December 9th, 2024
The VAT DIY scheme enables input VAT to be reclaimed on costs of constructing a new family home.
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Navigating Pension Planning: Stay Calm and Secure Your Future
December 9th, 2024
This blog was written by our sister firm Aquila, leading provider of financial planning and wealth management …
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Buying the house (or small farm?) next door
December 4th, 2024
There are different sets of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates for ‘residential’ and ‘non-residential’ property.
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Understanding the McCloud Remedy
November 28th, 2024
The McCloud Remedy affects clients with membership in a public service pension scheme (NHS, teachers, police e…
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Really Big Quiz Barnstaple raises over £3000
November 22nd, 2024
Now in it’s 14th year, the Really Big Quiz Barnstaple is a good-natured battle to find the brainiest bunch in …
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Harvesting new skills: income tax relief for training costs
November 20th, 2024
HMRC has recently revised its guidance on income tax relief for training costs
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SDLT: Higher Rate for Additional Dwellings increased
November 13th, 2024
The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge levied on purchases of second and subsequent homes has been increased…
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BPS entitlements – don’t lose the loss
November 6th, 2024
2023 was the final year for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) subsidy based on entitlements.