NHS pensions made news this year, with consultants and GPs blaming large tax bills, linked to pension statements, for making some work ‘uneconomic’. Why should high-earning power, coupled with pension provision, spell trouble – even for top-earners outside the NHS? We consider this issue and...
Read MoreThe government has recently been circulating adverts promoting the holiday pay awareness campaign. ‘Holiday pay: it comes with the job’ is part of the modern Industrial Strategy, which aims to give employers and workers a better understanding of both workplace rights and responsibilities. Contents An update on...
Read MoreEntrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) is a valuable tax relief for individuals seeking to dispose of their business. It can give access to a 10% rate of capital gains tax (CGT), subject to a £10 million lifetime limit. Contents The Disposing of a Business Age discrimination: do...
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Read MoreChancellor Philip Hammond’s second Spring Statement was delivered against a backdrop of political turmoil, following the voting down of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal deal. Despite describing the economy as ‘remarkably robust’, the Chancellor offered a clear warning on the potential impact of a...
Read MoreWith the end of the 2018/19 tax year fast approaching, now is a good time to review your finances to ensure you are making full use of the available allowances and minimising your tax liability. Contents Top planning tips for the year end Expanding your business:...
Read MoreIt’s been another successful year for us as a business and we were proud to win Best in Wycombe District at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards in May, and have recently won MGI Employer of the Year, MGI Professional Staff Member of the Year and have...
Read MoreThis Report, which was written immediately after the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget Speech, is intended to provide an overview of the latest announcements and recent measures most likely to affect you or your business. With the UK set to leave the European Union...
Read MoreOur newsletter considers enhanced capital allowances funding your business’s needs spotlight on mental health in the workplace an update on Making Tax Digital - where are we now? we also cover making the most of Gift Aid a business round up all the key tax...
Read MoreThe government estimates that 20% of small businesses in the UK have encountered cashflow issues as a direct result of late payments. Were small businesses to be paid on time, it is thought that around an extra £2.5 billion could be channelled into the UK...
Read MoreLast year was an exciting year for Seymour Taylor as we celebrated our Centenary with the local community and you, our clients. You may have seen our advertorial in the December edition of Talking Business, which highlighted everything we achieved in 2017. We are delighted...
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