Blogs from Larking Gowen

Why use salary sacrifice pension?
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Expert, Dannielle Chapman, discusses the possible benefits of entering a salary sacrifice arrangement for workplace pensions and what employers and employees need to consider.

New initiatives to support small businesses
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Jo Burton, Director in our business team, looks at the Fair Payments Code and the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship, that have been announced to support small businesses and enhance cash accessibility.

New year – time to review your estate planning
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Given the major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, we discuss key things to consider when reviewing your estate planning.

Tax returns deadline reminder
Thursday, 2 January 2025
Tax specialist, Chloe Griner, reminds those of us who need to file a tax return for the year ended 5 April 2024, that now is the time to prepare to meet the 31 January 2025 deadline.

Understanding PCNs: Structure, funding and accountability
Monday, 16 December 2024
Medical accountant, Jack Mulligan, looks in detail at the preparation of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and the preparation of PCN accounts.

Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and status
Friday, 22 November 2024
Our employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses the allocation of tips and how this affects self-employed workers.

Holiday cheer without the tax fear: What employers need to know
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses what employers need to know about the tax implications of festive expenses and the tax exemptions available.

Cash accounting for businesses and medical practices
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
There are several significant changes to how small businesses and partnerships can prepare their accounts. We discuss the benefits of cash accounting as well as the unique needs of medical practices.

Payrolling benefits in kind
Friday, 15 November 2024
When transitioning from P11D reporting to payrolling benefits in kind, there’s often an overlap that leads to double taxation. This post explains why this occurs, what steps employers need to take, and how to manage upcoming changes.

Embracing the digital journey: Why you should migrate to online accounting software
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
In this blog, I highlight some of the key steps and things you need to consider if you’re thinking of changing from manual record-keeping to online accounting software. Even if you’re not planning to listen to our podcast series, you can still benefit from these insights which summarise our chat.

Need to fill National Insurance gaps to 2006? Now’s the time to act
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Laura Whitmore, manager in our Business team, urges anyone with a gap in their National Insurance contributions to take advantage of HMRC’s option to fill the gaps ahead of the April 2025 deadline.

Charities and the October 2024 Budget
Friday, 1 November 2024
Partner in our Not for Profit team, Giles Kerkham, outlines how the Budget statement will affect the charity sector.
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