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General

Preparing for an exit: Balance Sheet

When it comes to selling your business, preparation is everything and it must start years beforehand. There are a number of key elements that require focus:Establishing the business’ story (history, current standing and prospects)Selecting...

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TAX For Individuals

What Are the Main Factors Which Influence How Much Income Tax You Pay?

In the autumn budget in October last year, the government announced fresh changes to the UK tax system, making good on their campaign promises to cut income tax rates and increase the personal allowance. The new legislation means millions of...

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VAT

BREXIT – VAT update – important information for businesses moving goods between the EU and the UK

The UK will soon be leaving the European Union. While the details and timings of Brexit remain a topic of parliamentary debate, at this stage it appears the UK will leave one way or another. There is a high chance that the UK will be leaving...

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Audit

The Benefits of a Financial Audit

The benefits of an audit are always likely to outweigh the cost.  Below are just some of the benefits:Streamline Your OperationA good auditor will really get under the skin of your business. In carrying out their audit work they are likely to...

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TAX For Individuals

Making Tax Digital: How HMRC Aims to Revolutionise the UK Tax System

Announced in the spring budget of 2015, Making Tax Digital (or MTD) is the government’s pioneering initiative to modernise the UK tax system. By introducing digital record keeping across the board, the programme is set to revolutionise the...

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TAX For Individuals

Tax Return Season is over…. for now

January 31st is a tax advisers worst nightmare when it comes to filing deadlines. Many will understand that as the end of January draws in, working hours get longer and most new year’s resolutions regarding ‘eating healthier’ and ‘hitting the...

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General

By the Book: Why Bookkeeping is so Important to the Success of Small Businesses

Bookkeeping is fundamental to the success of any enterprise, big or small. It provides a systematic record of your company’s financial transactions, from sales and investments to expenses and payroll, and, done properly, it can help your...

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Landlords and Property

Property Management Tips for Landlords

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced investor, managing a rental property can be tricky, with all the same challenges and time constraints as any other business. To make life a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of handy...

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VAT

VAT Groups – Making tax digital

A number of our clients that operate VAT groups have been enquiring whether Sage 50 will be able to manage the submission of group VAT under Making Tax Digital (MTD). You will be pleased to know that it can via the MTD submission module. You...

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General, TAX For Individuals

The Price of Independence: The Effect of Brexit on Your Capital Gains Tax

With the government at loggerheads over Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement, and whispers in Whitehall growing ever louder over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, the UK, at least in the short term, is facing an uncertain future. Whether...

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TAX For Individuals

Richer and Poorer: Tax Issues for Higher-Income Individuals

In April this year, the government introduced significant changes to income tax rates, allowing millions of UK taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned cash. And, in 2018, the average taxpayer is shelling out approximately £1,000 less in...

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Audit

What is Auditing and Why is it Necessary?

For business owners and key management staff, an audit is often seen as a necessary evil, a box to be ticked in order to satisfy compliance. In fact, an independent audit can add real value to your company. It can help you spot weaknesses in...

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