Blogs from Larking Gowen

North Essex is thriving – but is your business keeping pace? In this blog, Kate Quinton explores what’s driving growth in the region, how tourism is creating wider opportunities, and how Larking Gowen can help you make the most of it.

Martin Bugg explains what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for landlords and sole traders, why it matters, and the practical steps you can take now to prepare for the 2026 deadline.

Senior Manager, George Crowe, provides a guide for self-employed medical professionals on what qualifies as a tax-deductible expense. Learn how to stay compliant and maximise your tax efficiency.

Employment Tax Manager, Tessa Brown, explains how upcoming changes to company size thresholds and lease accounting rules could affect whether businesses fall within the scope of IR35 Off-Payroll Working rules. Outlines key dates, potential impacts, and the need for proactive review.

Partner, Andrew Robinson, provides you with an overview of Gift Aid, explaining how it works, the conditions charities must meet, and the process for making claims, including under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme.

You may have received notification from Companies House about new requirements for companies and LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) for identity verification (IDV). Manager, George Ager, talks you through your next steps.

From April 2026, changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will introduce day-one entitlement and remove the earnings threshold. Senior Manager in our Payroll team, Dannielle Chapman, outlines the key reforms and offers practical guidance for employers to prepare.

Senior Manager in medical accounting team, George Crowe, outlines 10 key factors to consider before joining a general practice partnership, from legal and financial matters to values, trust, and long-term commitment.

Partner in our medical accounting team, Louise Dean, explains the NHS Pensions choice letters (Remediable Service Statements) sent to affected retired members. Outlining what the letters mean, timelines, and the support available to help make informed pension choices.

Senior Manager in our Not for Profit team, Jordan Stewart, explores the differences between Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and Community Interest Companies (CICs), helping social enterprises choose the right structure.

From Saturday, 6 April 2024, the government removed the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) and introduced new rules for pension lump sums, including the Lump Sum Allowance (LSA). Partner, Andrew Burwood, explains what these changes mean for NHS Pension members

Senior Manager, Louise Prime, outlines the change in how pension contribution rates are calculated for NHS salaried staff during periods of reduced pay, such as maternity or sick leave.