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By Emma Copley

19th September 2024

How does the reduction in CGT exemption affect your investments?

Previously, individuals could realise gains up to £12,300 without incurring any Capital Gains Tax. With the exemption now at £3,000, more investors will find themselves liable for CGT on gains that would have previously been exempt.

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By Armstrong Watson

12th September 2024

The importance of pension planning for young people

Most retirees are in receipt of pensions - whether this is via drawdown or annuities – and nearly everyone will find themselves relying on monies set aside in their earlier working lives to support them in retirement. For this reason, pensions are just as important - perhaps even more so - to young people as they are to those approaching retirement.

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By Whitney Whitfield

10th September 2024

Capital Gains Tax relief: Time to extract wealth from your limited company?

If you have recently sold your business and are left with cash at bank, or you are planning to cease trading, due to retirement or because the business of the company has run its course, it is important to consider how to extract your money in the most tax-efficient way. With a budget looming, timing may be key to ensure you benefit from the tax reliefs currently available. 

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By Paul Moody

5th September 2024

Should I invest in a buy-to-let property or a pension?

Pensions and the purchase of buy-to-let property continue to be popular investment vehicles for retirement planning.

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By Emma Copley

4th September 2024

Opting out - Why you should stay in your workplace pension

The cost-of-living crisis has caused many individuals and their families to review and prioritise their outgoings, which may also have led to them thinking whether it is a good idea to remain in a workplace pension. Here, we challenge some of the reasons people might give when choosing to stop their pension contributions.

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By Steve Preston

4th September 2024

Motor Dealerships Cross Market Report May 2024

Following on from our 12 month overview of motor dealership performance for 2023, we are delighted to launch our new Motor Dealerships Cross Market Report for the May 2024.

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Employment Rights Bill Speculative Changes

By Karen Thomson

3rd September 2024

How the Employment Rights Bill’s proposed changes could impact your business

Since Labour's rise to power, there's been a whirlwind of press coverage about their proposed changes to employment legislation and the ‘plan to make work pay.’ The Government said it planned to introduced the Employment Rights Bill within the first 100 days of the new parliament and as a small or family-owned business, it's crucial to understand the potential impact of these changes.

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By Armstrong Watson

26th August 2024

Budding accounting trainees take up roles with UK Top Apprenticeship Employer Armstrong Watson

Armstrong Watson has been recognised as one of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers for a third year in a row and is set to welcome more than 28 new trainees.

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By Hydeam Sulton

21st August 2024

VAT on private school fees

Further details on the proposed introduction of VAT on private school fees have been announced. How will this impact private schools and what do they need to do? 

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By Brian Rudkin

21st August 2024

HMRC steps up National Minimum Wage compliance campaign

Employers across the North of England and Scotland remain firmly in HMRC’s sight in respect of compliance with National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations.

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