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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.

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.

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.

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.

Budget Summary for 30 October 2024: Key changes explained

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Tax specialist and Larking Gowen Partner, Sally Farrow, summarises the key points on Wednesday’s Budget statement.

Do you need to file a Self-Assessment tax return?

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Many people are surprised to learn that they need to file a tax return, especially if they pay income tax through PAYE. With the deadline to notify HMRC looming, we explain who needs to file a return.

Keeping track of inventory to avoid overstock or shortages for retail businesses

Friday, 23 August 2024

Retail accounting specialist, Megan Howard, summarises the advantages of stocktaking and how keeping track of your inventory can help save you money.

Furnished Holiday Lets – abolition of special tax rules

Friday, 2 August 2024

As suspected, it appears that the Labour government plans to proceed with the changes outlined in the last Budget (presented by the Conservative government) regarding wide ranging changes to the taxation of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs).

First Labour Budget set for October

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

The Chancellor has announced the date of the first Labour Budget. We discuss what tax-raising measures might be included.

What should you do if you’ve miscalculated your tax return?

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

With ever-changing tax rules, it’s easy to get it wrong, miscalculating your tax liabilities or omitting to file a return at all. If you realise you’ve made a mistake, what should you do?

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