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 […]
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Blog, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
Can I order a prescription for financial piece of mind?
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
10
Apr
Apr
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 […]
02
Apr
Apr
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 […]
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 […]
13
Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
How will your business perform in the changing landscape of 2019? Every year most experienced business leaders will start off by reflecting on the year that has passed and ask themselves: “What are the trends, opportunities and challenges I faced last year that I need to understand in order to […]
Blog, Business, Financial Planning, Investments, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Investments: take profits using Capital Gains Tax annual allowances
15
Feb
Feb
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 […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Recover your personal allowances and child benefit
15
Feb
Feb
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: Recovering personal allowances and child benefit Pension contributions reduce an individual’s taxable income. In turn, this […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Investments, Personal Finance, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Use ISA allowances
15
Feb
Feb
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: Using ISA allowances ISAs offer savers valuable protection from income tax and capital gains tax and, […]