Most people are aware that if you get a company car as part of your employment, the car will create a taxable benefit in kind. The employer is probably not going to be able to recover any VAT on its purchase either because HMRC will usually view that it is […]
Category Archives: Blog
16
Mar
Mar
On 15 March 2023 the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget. Here is a summary of the most important announcements. Overview Most tax rates and allowances were announced in advance at the Autumn Statement, so the Budget focused more on spending than on tax Personal tax […]
06
Mar
Mar
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April of the following year. Here are some end of year tax planning tips: Make use of ISA’s – these accounts allow you to save and invest tax-free so consider making use of your ISA allowance before the end of […]
07
Feb
Feb
Despite the turbulent times that have befallen the UK economy over recent years, experts are reporting a positive outlook. The impacts of coronavirus, Brexit and wider supply disruptions may still be taking their toll but businesses, families and property owners can remain confident. In this article, we’ll take a […]
Blog, Pensions, Retirement, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Financial Planning Life Stages: planning for retirement
25
Jan
Jan
In this vlog we discuss retirement planning with our model couple, Andy and Sarah to ensure they don’t run out of money. Andy and Sarah are now in their late 50s – they have a joint income of £140k, they have savings in stocks and shares and investment ISAs and […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
Financial Planning Life Stages: Planning for university fees and retiring sooner
11
Jan
Jan
This vlog: Planning for university and retiring sooner demonstrates the situation of our model couple Andy and Sarah, both now aged 49 and who have a 17-year old daughter who is thinking about going to university and a 13-year son who will most likely do the same. They have approached […]
09
Jan
Jan
Robson Laidler has announced the promotion of Jack Spoor as new associate director. Jack, 32 from High Heaton, Newcastle has worked at the firm since he qualified in 2015 as a Chartered Certified Accountant. Starting his career in Robson Laidler’s audit and assurance team, Jack then developed and grew business […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Protection, Wealth
Financial Planning Life Stages: Protection needs for a young family
12
Dec
Dec
This vlog: Financial Planning Protection Needs for a Young Family demonstrates the situation of a young family who have just bought their first home and have a small child. We model their financial situation based on the tragic event of a premature death in the family. Andy age 36, is married […]
07
Dec
Dec
In September and October, research carried out by the UK200Group asked businesses from across the UK to share their outlook for the next 12 months, as well as how they have fared in the past 12-months. The results reveal that 66% of businesses have a negative or ‘as normal’ outlook […]
01
Dec
Dec
A North East homelessness charity’s Christmas appeal has been given a boost thanks to a donation from the Robson Laidler Community Fund. The ‘Giving a Home’ Christmas appeal, run by Oasis Community Housing, raises vital funds to support the charity’s year-round work providing drop ins, supported housing and a range […]