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9 in 10 rural businesses halt investment over IHT, says CLA poll

Farming businesses are putting off buying new machinery, delaying growing crops and building reservoirs due to inheritance tax concerns.

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock 鈥� 3 min read
9 in 10 rural businesses halt investment over IHT, says CLA poll

Nearly 90% of rural family businesses have paused investment, and in some cases, are actively devaluing their businesses to avoid triggering tax bills they cannot afford. That's according to a new poll...

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