We have been at the forefront of working with Jumpstart to maximise R&D tax credits for our clients and were approached to produce a testimonial for their website; we were happy to oblige. They believe that your company gets the best results by using people who actually understand the science of what you do. This [...]
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“KEEP MORE OF WHAT YOU EARN” Seminar
I am holding an exciting event at Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel on Wednesday 16th November 2011. This session is all about how you can generate opportunities for your business and in so doing benefitting your clients and contacts. This session is by invitation only and places are strictly limited. I have to say [...]
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University Challenges
UPDATED Sept 11 My son is planning his return to University for his final year! So I thought I would update the following tips and advice as I appreciate the increasing costs of university life. 1. Are you due to reclaim any income tax? The taxman usually deducts tax on any earnings unless you fill [...]
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Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) limit reduction from April 2012 – what should you do?
Businesses can currently write off 100% of the cost of acquiring qualifying assets against their taxable profits, up to an annual limit of £100,000. For example: Commercial vehicles Plant Computers and other equipment The AIA annual limit is to be significantly reduced from £100,000 to £25,000 from April 2012. Business owners therefore have an opportunity [...]
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Are you missing out? Research & Development Tax Credits
Are you missing out? Companies may be missing out on this incentive because they do not appreciate that they are performing R&D work for which they can claim. What costs can be claimed? Staff – those employed directly or actively engaged in carrying out R&D Agency fees – for staff provided to the company who [...]
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Urgent Reviews Before Retrospective Capital Allowances Claims are Prohibited
We have been recommended by our fellow colleagues Stuart Rivers Associates, that there is highly significant imminent changes to the Capital Allowances rules on which HMRC has just opened consultation. The changes will be far reaching in the future for anyone owning commercial property and will also have a significantly important potential impact on their ability to [...]
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Public Sector Equality Duty – Changes
A client has recently made us aware of a change to the way public bodies will be procuring services. In a nutshell they will require proof of compliance with the Equalities Act 2010 and may impose contract conditions or use equality related award criteria. Commissioning and procurement The public sector spends over £220 billion per [...]
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Pre-nuptial agreements are particularly beneficial for those wanting to protect pre-marriage acquired assets or businesses or wealth expected in the future (inheritances) on first or subsequent marriages. They are not just for the rich and famous. Please check in our Knowledge Centre to download PDF’s of Why I may need a Pre-Nup and how do [...]
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Can I check a VAT number?
On occasions, tradesmen/women may charge VAT on work completed, but not be VAT registered! Firstly, by using the VAT number given on their invoice, check here for confirmation of their registration: http://ec.europa.eu/taxationcustoms/vies/vieshome.do If he/she is VAT registered, and you are also VAT registered, then you may be able to recover all or some of the [...]
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Thinking of selling your home?
If you are thinking of selling your home now Winter is almost over, there are a lot of things to consider from choosing your Estate Agent to giving yourself the best chance of selling. Please check in our Knowledge Centre to download the PDFs Is Your Estate Agent the “special one”? and Selling my home: [...]
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