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By Keith Johnston

2nd May 2024

Partnership vs company: Choosing the right structure for your farming business

With changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) now in play, along with a change to the basis period and increased rates of Corporation Tax, farmers may be faced with the dilemma of what is the most appropriate and tax-efficient way to structure their business.

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By David Jones

30th April 2024

When should you begin planning for succession?

Many businesses do not focus on what might come next. Statistical analysis shows that 43% do not have a plan for succession and 15% of businesses don’t make it to the third generation . If there is one certainty in owner-managed businesses it’s that there will be change!

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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants, Business & Financial Advisers

Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its aim to be the ‘go to’ accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the North of England following the acquisition of successful, long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers.

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By Armstrong Watson

29th April 2024

Protect your business from HMRC QR code scam

HMRC has issued an urgent alert following the latest threat to businesses’ financial security.

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By Helen Robinson

17th April 2024

Is your financial record keeping taking too much time?

Here are our top tips for reducing the headaches caused by financial record keeping...

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By David Threlkeld

28th March 2024

Impact of Spring Budget announcements for farmers

The 2024 Spring Budget introduced some changes that will significantly impact farm businesses, especially those that have ventured into the realm of furnished holiday lets.

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By Richard Andrew

26th March 2024

Making Tax Digital changes for the self-employed and landlords

Small business owners across the UK need to prepare for a significant change in the Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation. 

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By James Walmesley

20th March 2024

Tax planning checklist for sole traders and partnerships

Now that we have embarked on a new tax year there are some considerations sole traders and partnerships should make when it comes to tax planning over the next 12 months.

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By Adam Pattison

14th March 2024

Companies House reform: what does this mean for your business?

The first changes to UK company law have now come into force and it is important that company directors ensure they comply with the new requirements.

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By Becky Bowness

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Overview of announcements

Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget didn’t deliver a huge amount of technical content. Unsurprisingly, given an impending election, there was a lot of political bluster and not a great deal of substance, particularly for businesses.

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