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Equality and Diversity
Under our Probate licence, we are required by the ICAEW to complete a diversity data survey and to publish a summary of results on our website. We have just completed…
Spring Clean your Savings
Now there is some breathing space after the 31 January tax deadline, it’s a good time to give your finances some TLC. This could be something small – for example,…
HMRC remind taxpayers of credit card ban ahead of January deadline
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has reminded small business owners and taxpayers it’s no longer possible to pay for their outstanding tax via personal credit…
The Deadline for online self-assessment tax returns for the 2017-18 financial year is 31st January 2019
More than 10,000 self assessment tax returns were submitted online during Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to new figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). 11.5 million UK-based…
HMRC writes to firms ahead of Making Tax Digital for VAT
Ahead of the roll-out of Making Tax Digital for VAT in April 2019, HM Revenue and Customs has recently sent businesses within the scope of MTDfV “encouragement letters”. These letters…
Tax-free gifts to employees
Christmas, the traditional time for giving is fast approaching. Many employers choose this time to reward their staff for the hard work and commitment over the past year by giving…
HMRC countdown: file your tax return
The deadline for submitting 2017/18 self assessment tax returns online is 31 January 2019, HMRC is urging tax payers to complete their tax returns early, in order to avoid the…
Capital allowances change
A number of changes to capital allowances were announced at the Budget, including an increase in the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), for two years to £1 million, in relation to…
Wellden Turnbull Budget Seminar
Another successful budget seminar presented by Robin John, tax partner at Wellden Turnbull. The seminar was held at the Cobham Curve on Friday 2nd November. Robin spoke about the budget…
MAKING TAX DIGITAL – How will it affect your business?
With less than six months to go until the first staging date for implementation, we outline what you need to know about Making Tax Digital (“MTD”) and guide you through…
Self-employed Class 2 National Insurance will not be scrapped
The government has decided not to proceed with plans to abolish Class 2 National Insurance Contributions ( NICs) from April 2019. Class 2 NICs are currently paid at a rate…
The benefits of filing your tax return today
As we say goodbye to a lovely bright summer, now is a good time to shine the light on your finances and file your tax return early to avoid the…