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Another Successful Budget Review Seminar
We held our Annual Budget Seminar and Business Forum at The Cobham Curve following the 2016 Budget, and once again it was a great success judging by attendee feedback. Our…
Self-assessment tax returns – have you completed yours?
As Halloween quickly approaches, most people may be worried about ghosts and ghouls, realistically individuals should be more concerned about submitting their paper self-assessment tax return. The deadline for submission…
Government introduces Consumer Rights Act, as it seeks to simplify and modernise UK consumer law
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being made aware that the law has changed for consumers and it now covers new areas. Introduced on 1 October 2015, the Consumer Rights…
How combining technology with a forward-thinking approach can get you noticed in the market…
The Business Development Leaders Network, BDLN, has published an interview with our Director Robin John around our approach to business development. Robin discusses how combining technology with a forward-thinking approach…
Businesses urged not to be complacement over accelerated payment notices
Businesses are being urged not to be complacent if they receive Accelerated Payment Notices (APNs), after new figures reveal that the government has collected more than £1 billion through their…
UK’s smallest employees need to embrace auto-enrolment
A recent survey comissioned by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals has found that more than a third of workers reaching the end of their working lives are not planning…
New EU court ruling could have significant impact on businesses
A new European court ruling has clarified that travelling time to and from work could itself be classed as work. In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice has…
Top Tips for Starting a Business: How to link your Personal goals with your Business Plan
It often amazes me how many Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SME’s) there are in the UK that do not have a Business Plan. According to even the most conservative…
Welcome to a simpler dividend tax regime (but be prepared to pay more tax)
In the Summer 2015 Budget, George Osborne announced fundamental changes to the way in which dividends are taxed. The changes take place for dividends received from 6 April 2016. Some…
Real Time Information submissions – no more automatic penalties
In June, HMRC issued the first in-year notices to employers with fewer than 50 employees who missed the deadline for sending PAYE information to HMRC. Previously, PAYE late filing penalties…
The future of the Annual Investment Allowance
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) provides an immediate deduction to many business for the cost of most plant and machinery (not cars) purchased by a business up to an annual…
Want to avoid the settlements trap?!
Owner managed companies often seek to minimise the tax position of shareholder-directors by involving members of the same family and using personal reliefs and lower rate tax bands of each…