We are proud to announce that Investors in People has awarded Robson Laidler Accountants with We Invest In People, Gold accreditation. Gold accreditation means that everyone – from CEO to apprentices takes ownership for making positive working practices come to life. Earlier this year Robson Laidler was listed in the […]
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Robson Laidler has promoted a duo of new associate directors at our Jesmond and Chester le Street offices. Georgina Rutter joined us in November 2017 where she progressed along our career pathway to become a senior client manager in the audit and assurance team. She is promoted alongside longstanding employee […]
One of the popular questions we get asked is about the provision of free eye tests and glasses by employers. Currently, the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations state that, if you are a regular user of visual displays and need an eye test, your employer must pay for the […]
On Wednesday 27 October the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Autumn Budget Announcement. In the run up to Halloween we ask whether it delivered tax tricks or treats? The Autumn Budget Announcement trumpeted a “New Age of Optimism”, but there were ominous signs of tax increases to come. […]
Robson Laidler Wealth is moving forward with a senior financial planning promotion and a raft of new appointments as it continues to grow. The financial planning firm has seen a 14% increase in turnover in its last financial year and is set to growth by a further 10% this […]
To those of you in the hospitality and tourism sector, you have been enjoying a reduced rate of VAT (5%) since 12 July 2020. This reduced rate applies to most supplies made by hotels, tourist attractions, members’ clubs and most places that host events. It also applies to the food […]
There is an increasing amount of damage caused by fraud in the business world. It is easy to perceive this as a risk that just affects larger organisations or that it simply ‘won’t happen to a business’ like ours. These assumptions are dangerous and can post great risk if adequate […]
We’ve met lots of business owners recently who are still working hard well into their 60’s. This is typically because they love what they do. But also it’s because they haven’t had a chance to consider making plans. They are too busy! So, why should you take your foot […]
In these tricky times, how do you as an employer remain profitable whilst trying to look after the wellbeing of your employees? Many employers ask us what an acceptable level of employee benefits is and of course this has to fit within their budget. The pension Since around 2012, […]
In the 2020/21 tax year, just ended on 5th April 2021, as an employee you may have received extra support from your employer to enable you to continue to work. HMRC introduced a number of concessions so that these necessary support measures are not taxable benefits for employees. They include, […]
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