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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.

Are inheritance changes on the way

Will possible changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) affect farmers and landowners?

Whitakers Chocolates - The Key to Sweet Success!

We recently asked William Whitaker, the Managing Director of Whitakers Chocolates 5 questions about the current issues facing his business. find out what he said below.

Celebrating 4 Years of Platinum Partnership with Xero

Armstrong Watson are celebrating four years as a Xero Platinum Partner and the first anniversary of their making business digital client conversion project.

Tax-free benefits for employees

There are many ways that employers can provide tax-free benefits in kind to employees, such as free parking, childcare vouchers and mobile phone contracts. Read on to hear Sam Pooley explain more.

Celebrating the Launch of our New Glasgow Office

Armstrong Watson, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers launched their new Glasgow office at a drinks reception held at Glasgow’s 29 Private Members Club on Thursday 19th April.  The event was held to mark the merger of the top 30 accountancy firm with the former Haines Watts Glasgow Office based in Blythswood Square.

Over 120 guests from across central Scotland celebrated the amalgamation of the two firms and were introduced to Armstrong Watson’s ambitious plans for the business.

5 Important Considerations with respect to the Residence Nil Rate Band

Understanding the complexities of the Residence Nil Rate Band can be challenging, but Tax Consultant, Emily Harrison, runs through the 5 most important areas surrounding the Residence Nil Rate Band provisions.

Tax Essentials – Guest Houses and Owner Occupied Hotels

The decision to purchase a guest house or hotel can be a stressful time for most, and understanding your options is crucial to achieving your future aspirations.  The day you commit to buy a business is the first day of your commercial journey, from which you should have a clear strategy and be making decisions based upon your eventual goals and ambitions.

New Tax Rates in Scotland from 6 April 2018

As of the 6th of April 2018, the tax rates in Scotland will be changing. Essentially, those that pay tax at the intermediate rate or above will generally pay more tax than their neighbours south of the border. Brendan Kelly details the changes to each tax band.

Making Tax Digital – a New Year resolution for 2019!

HMRC is introducing a fundamental change to the way in which VAT returns are being submitted from April 2019.  Are you ready for Making Tax Digital in April?