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Selling Your Law Firm: The Basics

Thinking of selling your law firm. Andy Poole has answered some of the most common questions asked when looking to sell a law firm. 

Making Tax Digital - are you ready for the digital switchover?

With the Making Tax Digital deadline of 1 April 2019 fast approaching, are you ready and compliant? If not, Armstrong Watson can help by getting you set up with Making Tax Digital compliant software or checking whether your current software is compliant.

Ethical Technology: Who Decides?

I have recently received emails asking to engage with me regarding a new product, where payroll can assist, or rather, is required. We all know about the damage pay day loan companies can cause to our employees, along with high credit card charges etc. when there is an ad-hoc need e.g. washing machine breaks down. 

The new products on the block are all very similar in their delivery model:

Deal or No Deal - Brexit VAT Guidance

The Government yesterday offered clarification to UK businesses that supply and receive goods to or from other jurisdictions, applicable to the (increasingly likely?) position where the UK leaves the EU in a "no deal" scenario.

New Tax Relief for Museums and Galleries

A new form of tax relief specifically targeted at museums and galleries, which was introduced in April 2018 by the government, could result in a payable credit from HMRC of up to £100,000 and sits within a wider range of tax reliefs designed to support the creative sector. Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief presents a rare opportunity for entities operating within the museums and galleries sector to obtain a cash rebate from HMRC.

Has the Agricultural Sector Weathered the Storm?

Heather Bamforth explains how the Beast in the East to a super hot summer may affect forage prices, water availability and threts to livestock in the agricultural sector

Armstrong Watson Welcomes VAT Director Alex Nicholson

Armstrong Watson LLP, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers continue their investment in their Tax practice, with Alex Nicholson joining the firm from PwC to take up the role of VAT Director.

Payroll Team Proud Finalists in City Business Awards

Armstrong Watson’s 21 strong payroll team are very proud to have been shortlisted in the prestigious Carlisle Living Awards for Best Professional Services Team.

The city based team, headed by Payroll Director Karen Thomson, have made it to the final three in their category, with the winner to be announced at the Garden at Eden on 21^st September.

The payroll team collectively handle payroll services for more than 1500 employers across the UK and process in excess of 28,000 payslips every month.

Commenting, Karen Thomson, Payroll Director, said,

Legislation that shouldn’t keep retailers awake at night

At a recent speaking engagement I spoke about current legislation that, some of my retail clients' inform me - keeps them awake at night! 

During my talk I went on to discuss my views way to solve these issues and reduce stress.

Firstly let's look at what are the major legislations affecting retailers?

National Living Wage / National Minimum Wage

5 lessons to be learned from Yorkshire Linen's online retail strategy

5 lessons to be learned from Yorkshire Linen's online retail strategy and how they are winning with customer experience and innovative products.