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Some of us may have thought that the chancellor was in a good mood when he introduced the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA). The Government predicts that the measure will result in 95% of taxpayers not having to pay any tax on their savings...

With company pension schemes being in the news recently, we thought it could be useful to look at the types of schemes out there and the benefits of these schemes. There are two types of company schemes: Defined benefit schemes – also...

So you have incorporated your new business and you have started to run your business successfully. But wait! How do you keep track of everything? In the modern world, there is less and less paper being passed around between individuals and...

Most taxpayers are familiar with the Self-Assessment system which HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses to collect Income Tax from individual taxpayers. This system has been in place for many years in order for the Government to collect taxes...

Leases are a source of financing that are used by a number of companies. Under current accounting rules only a finance lease ends up on the balance sheet. Significant numbers of companies will have operating leases, for example a property...

The thought of the afterlife may not be the most appealing thing to think about on a day to day basis. However preparing well for these unpleasant times may well help relieve a lot of stress and grief for your loved ones. Therefore it is...

On 30 January 2017 Wisteria celebrated its 15th birthday and over the years we have seen a number of professional service companies succeed from a start up to an established company. Throughout this period there are 5 recurring points that...

Written by guest blogger, Rebecca Dossantos from the Biz Latin Hub Group. Latin America is often considered the final frontier for many British exporters, who are more accustomed to finding easier pickings closer to home and in...

Failing to be audited when you should have been can result in legal action.  Therefore, getting it right at the outset is essential. The following companies always need to be audited: Non-dormant subsidiaries of public companies ...

The thought of employing an accountant may seem daunting and unnecessary and in the eyes of some small business owners. There can often be the temptation to look for the cheapest possible solution for what some people view as a ‘form-filling...

More often than not, corporate structures are explored and companies incorporated by individuals who either are looking to achieve a more tax efficient status, or maybe they have designed the next ‘must have’ toy/app in which they will need...

There may come a time when you decide to sell whole or part of your business and the reasons behind your decision can vary. You want to retire or the next generation are not interested in going into the family business. You may even...