Our sister company Robson Laidler Accountants and Tax Advisers have scheduled a Webinar Wednesday 9 September on “Cashflow Management”. This event is for business owners and you can contact ggraham@robson-laidler.co.uk if you would like to attend. But what about our own, personal cash reserves? Whilst the last 6 months have […]
Category Archives: Blog
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Sep
Sep
Over recent months the government has announced a number of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more commonly referred to as ‘furlough’. From September the government contribution towards wages is reducing from 80% to 70% up to a maximum of £2,187.50 per month; in October this reduces […]
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Aug
Aug
Robson Laidler believes the Government has done a good job supporting many businesses throughout the Covid-19 crisis, but we now need greater clarity on measures put in place to help SMEs survive the deluge of debt so many will face in early 2021. One of the biggest issues facing the […]
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Jul
Jul
We’ve helped businesses across the region secure £11 million in financial support during the Coronavirus pandemic, saving 600 jobs to date. With a ‘business as usual’ approach our team has worked continuously throughout lockdown giving expert advice to business owners to claim Government grants and loans as well as advice […]
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Jul
Jul
R&D tax relief for SMEs is so generous that it is considered to be a Notified State Aid by the European Commission. The problem is that much of the financial support brought in by the Government for businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic is also considered to be Notified State […]
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Jul
Jul
The deadline for submission of forms P11D and P11D(b) to HMRC advising of benefits in kind provided to employees, is 7 July 2021. Employers need to look at this now, particularly as the provision of company cars and furlough may provide problems. A benefit in kind tax charge arises where […]
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Jul
Jul
If the income of you or your partner exceeds £50,000 then High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies. However, during the Coronavirus pandemic, many people suffered a reduction in income and this therefore may need review. The furlough scheme caps the grant at £2,500 a month, so where income has not […]
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Jul
Jul
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) costs have been reduced following the Government announcement in the Summer Statement. There is a temporary reduction in SDLT rates for residential completions that take place between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, raising the nil rate threshold to £500,000 from £125,000. The reduction […]
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Jul
Jul
Have you recently sold a residential property in the UK? If so, it is important you understand new tax rules, which might mean you need to report and pay Capital Gains Tax within 30 days. Over recent weeks COVID-19 has dominated the headlines and any new tax developments have […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Wealth
Happy 5th Birthday Pensions Freedoms
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Jul
Jul
Can anyone remember when Pensions Freedom came in? Just me? Apparently not. The Financial Conduct Authority have just conducted an outcome review to see how pension providers have adapted to all the changes. This has been delayed because of the “awfulness” until February 2021. As a financial planner (and a […]