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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 Armstrong Watson

14th March 2024

Armstrong Watson makes key appointment in North East with new Audit and Assurance Partner

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Audit and Assurance Partner Michael Morris in Newcastle.

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By Stuart Smith

14th March 2024

How can you ensure your beneficiaries receive the maximum benefit from your pension?

Funds held in a pension are not included in valuing your estate. If IHT applies to your estate, your pension funds aren’t included and therefore won’t be subject to a 40% tax.However, as with many aspects of financial planning, it isn’t always this straightforward. 

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By Armstrong Watson

8th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Impact on the automotive sector

From an automotive perspective the question is always whether the Chancellor’s announcements will either improve consumer confidence and spending power or have a positive effect on motor retailers directly.

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By Keith Johnston

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Mixed views for property owners

There were mixed views for property owners in the Spring Budget with a tax cut for those selling residential property, while those operating furnished holiday lets and property investors are facing increases in tax.  

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By Graham Poles

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: What does it mean for individuals

The Chancellor indicated that the two-tier tax system for employees, with both National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and income taxes affecting the take home pay for 28 million workers across the country, was not something he felt was fair, as other forms of income are taxed to just income tax.

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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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By Justin Rourke

6th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Pensions, ISAs and savings

From a financial planning perspective this was a budget low on headlines. Having got through the pre-election banter it required a dive into the detail to understand how this might impact our clients.

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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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