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Are you utilising your Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions?

Former Labour Chancellor Roy Jenkins famously described Inheritance Tax as: “A voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue.” Inheritance Tax is now nearly 35 years old, but the comments made by Jenkins back in the day still hold a kernel of […]

An update from RL Wealth: Covid 19 – what have we learned?

Wealth Online Meeting

I’ll not to start this with the usual “I hope this finds you well?” as this seems to be at the start of every fund manager communication we’ve had since this crisis began!   I do genuinely hope though that you and your family are managing to stay healthy and sane […]

As the Government starts to lift the lockdown, how can you prepare your business?

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We know how tough the past few weeks have been for SMEs and with an easing of lockdown rules approaching, getting your business ready for operating in a post-lockdown world has its own unique challenges. Businesses now have increased obligations and responsibilities – from ensuring adherence to social distancing measures […]

Worried about your UK Tax Residency in light of COVID-19?

UK residency

The number of days spent in the UK is integral to the calculation of your UK tax position and the unusual circumstances of COVID-19 mean that some people may be spending more time in the country than normal. Whilst there is no extension to the number of days you can […]

Covid-19: Let’s get cash back into your business

money into business

As the pandemic continues to grow in the UK, businesses are currently faced with extremely difficult conditions and for most companies, business as usual is not an option. Due to the rapid spread of the virus and enforced lockdowns, for many, sales are minimal to negligible and businesses are being hit […]

Getting paid in a COVID-19 world

getting paid

In these uncertain times, it has never been more important to maintain sufficient funds or cash within your business. We have also recently recorded a video that gives more information how to help you get paid. Watch it here.    Cash is the oxygen that businesses need to survive, particularly […]

Covid-19: Identifying Waste

wasting time

In these truly strange times, many of you will find yourself in a position you’ve never been in before. We want to help you use this time wisely, so you bounce back better and more profitable than before.   The main message is you are not alone, and we are […]

Landlords and Tenants – COVID-19 summary

advice for landlords

Our tax director Martin Wardle gives his summary of the official guidance that has been released for landlords and tenants as well as a local spin on current matters as a result of Covid-19 from Bruce Haagensen of North East Landlords on it’s effects on licensing and students. Watch our YouTube video […]

Personal tax return – information you accountant needs

tax return

Robson Laidler’s annual request for tax return information has now been sent to all our personal tax clients. As ever, our Tax Team requests that you please let us have this information as soon as possible.   Tax Manager Lorraine Harnby advises: “The sooner we receive the information, then the sooner […]

Covid-19: Managing Cash Flow and Raising Finance

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Never has cash flow been more important in a business. Cash flow is the heart of a business, not just profit. If you haven’t got cash it can be a difficult and stressful time. Profit is important too especially if you need to raise finance. Here are some interesting statistics: […]