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Spousal CGT tax advantages

It is fairly common knowledge that the UK tax system is biased in favour of married couples or those partners who have entered into a formal civil partnership.   

18 Dec 2019 Read more
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What now?

Even though many of the uncertainties that have plagued UK politics during 2019 are still to be decided, at least the hiatus in parliament has been resolved; the Conservatives now have a working majority and we can expect action on a number of fronts. 

18 Dec 2019 Read more
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In Business? Add these to your new year resolutions

The end of the calendar year is a popular accounting date for many businesses, but for those of us with a year-end accounting date of 31 March 2020, reviewing your management accounts for the nine months to the end of December 2019 is a must-do.

18 Dec 2019 Read more
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What tax allowances can employees claim when working from home?

It is a common trend to see companies offer their employees flexible working hours, including the option to work from home. 

16 Dec 2019 Read more
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What tax allowances can self-employed claim when working from home?

Being self-employed and working from home offers numerous benefits such as unlimited income potential, savings on transportation, clothing and tax deductions.

16 Dec 2019 Read more
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What restrictions are there during bankruptcy?

Once a debtor has entered bankruptcy, he or she has certain restrictions placed on their actions and conduct. Neil Dingley of Moore Recovery Stoke on Trent explains the restrictions on individuals during bankruptcy.

10 Dec 2019 Read more
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Current challenges in the retail industry make banks reluctant to lend to small retailers

Bank lending to small and medium sized retailers in the UK has fallen 6% from £15.6bn* to £14.7bn since the Brexit vote in 2016, meanwhile large retailers have benefitted from a sharp rise in bank lending, says accountants and business advisors, Moore.

3 Dec 2019 Read more
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Tax Diary December 2019

Here are the important tax dates for your calendar this month.

26 Nov 2019 Read more
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Obtain proof of employment history

If you need evidence of employment for a claim, the following notes published by HMRC may help. 

26 Nov 2019 Read more
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Christmas gifts

You don’t have to pay tax on a benefit (gift) to your employee if all of the following apply.  

26 Nov 2019 Read more
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Time is running out for tax planning 2019-20

A reminder that in just a few months the present tax year closes, 5 April 2020. After this date, a whole raft of 2019-20 tax planning options for individuals will cease to be available. These cover a multitude of opportunities to reduce your liability to Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and National Insurance.

26 Nov 2019 Read more
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Rural Development Programme for England grants

Applications for the RDPE growth programme are now open! The RDPE scheme helps fund projects, which create jobs and growth in the rural economy in England.   

21 Nov 2019 Read more
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