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By James Fraser

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: What does this mean for companies?

The Chancellor continued his support for the arts by permanently setting the rates at which losses can be surrendered in respect of expenditure qualifying for Theatre Tax Relief, Orchestra Tax Relief and Museums and Galleries Exhibitions Tax Relief at 40% for non-touring productions and 45% for touring productions and all orchestra productions. 

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By Becky Bowness

29th February 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Will the Chancellor cut taxes?

With the Spring Budget 2024 just around the corner, there is much speculation about the tax changes and announcements that may be on the horizon. A general election is looming, and the Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday, March 6, is likely to be the last fiscal event before voters head to the polls.

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By Dan Cozens

29th February 2024

Tax relief on farm vehicles for farming partnerships and sole traders

Following the Government’s recent U-turn on the tax treatment of Double Cab Pick Ups (DCPU), it’s worth reminding ourselves of the tax relief available on vehicles in a farming business.

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By Armstrong Watson

28th February 2024

Streamlining your business with Xero: A beginner's implementation guide

Ready to experience the transformative power of Xero? Xero empowers businesses of all sizes to streamline financial management, gain deeper financial insights, and drive strategic growth.

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By Armstrong Watson

20th February 2024

7 common accounting issues for law firms and how to improve financial records

During the annual accountants processes to prepare financial statements, tax computations and returns for law firms, there a several accounting adjustments that tend to be most common. These adjustments are necessary to ensure the annual accounts produced are accurate and show the true financial performance of firm.

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By Armstrong Watson

9th February 2024

Conquering the Fear of Change - Giving your accountant access to business data

For some, sharing access to their business's accounting data feels like opening a financial vault, which is an understandable concern. But instead of fearing change, you should see it as the key to unlocking your data’s true potential.

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By Helen Robinson

30th January 2024

Pre-year-end planning for limited companies

As your company year-end approaches there are some considerations you should make and this will depend on what you are aiming to achieve.

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By Armstrong Watson

20th December 2023

5 tips to get paid faster: Raising invoices and "pay now" benefits

In today's business environment, efficient cash flow is essential. One of the key factors that will influence your cash flow is the timely payment of invoices. To ensure prompt invoice payments, you can adopt several best practices and leverage the benefits of offering a "pay now" option...

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By Douglas Russell

19th December 2023

The Scottish Budget: Tax Rises for Higher Earners 

High earners in Scotland will now pay up to 5% more tax than those earning the same amount in the rest of the UK. What does this mean for individuals and businesses? 

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By Graham Poles

14th December 2023

New data sharing rules to help HMRC tackle non-compliance

HMRC will have a new set of powers from the 1 January 2024 that will require digital platforms to supply the details of individuals who are providing services or selling goods including those who operate small businesses, second-hand sellers, freelances, delivery drivers, taxi drivers and property owners.

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