Category Archives: Blog

North East NHS workers: Tax planning and pension Q&A

North East NHS Pension advice

Here in the North East, healthcare professionals, such as consultants, GPs, doctors and dentists need specific financial advice.  The team at Robson Laidler Accountants have a dedicated healthcare service where all matters of accounting, taxation, financial planning, payroll and NHS pensions advice can be delivered all under one roof. And […]

Healthcare Breakfast Seminar

Breakfast Healthcare Seminar

Please join us for the big screen cinema experience at our Breakfast Healthcare Seminar on Tuesday 4 June, 8am – 9am at Vue Cinema, Trinity Square, Gateshead. This free seminar is ideal for GP Practice Managers, Doctors and Dentists.  Topics covered will include;  Driving Efficiency in Accounts, by Robson Lailder […]

New tax allowance for the construction of buildings

Buildings and Structures Allowance

Structures and Buildings Allowance This change, announced at Budget 2018, provides for capital allowances for expenditure incurred on or after 29 October 2018 on the construction of a building or structure in qualifying use. The annual rate of allowance is 2%. After some delay HMRC have now published the draft […]

Can I order a prescription for financial piece of mind?

NHS Pensions

We know / that as busy medical professionals, it’s difficult to find time to prioritise your own plans.  For most doctors, your NHS Pension will underpin your plans to reduce hours/stop work altogether later on. However, there have been so many changes to the NHS Pension and pension legislation in […]

Robson Laidler is the new name for Straughans

Robson Laidler Accountants

The same excellent service – just a new name on the door. We are delighted to confirm that from Tuesday 23rd April Straughans Accountants in Chester-le-Street will be renamed and re-branded as Robson Laidler. This name change is the final phase of the acquisition journey since we acquired Straughans more […]

A Prescription for Financial Preparation

Healthcare practice financial checklist

Traditionally GP and dental practices have only really looked at their financial performance as and when the year-end accounts have been delivered, prioritising (and rightly so) the care of their patients. However, practices have faced increased pressure in recent years, and as such, the need to keep on top of […]

When Is Your Financial Independence Day?

If you are like me you may sometimes think about what life will look like in the future when you don’t have to work?  You may think of the hobbies you have or will take up or the extra time you can spend with your family.  You may be considering […]

We’ve cashed in on gold for healthy work award

Gold Better Health at Work Award

Robson Laidler has been honoured Gold standard for our commitment to keeping our workforce healthy. We received the Gold Better Health at Work Award as part of an initiative to promote health and wellbeing in workplaces across the region. The award comes at the same time that recent research reveals […]

Tax year end planning 2019 – Investments: take profits using Capital Gains Tax annual allowances

Clock GIF

  With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Investments: take profits using CGT annual allowances If you are looking to supplement your income […]