The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
As promised, the Government has published the draft clauses if t5he Finance Bill 2012 three months prior to the Budget on 21 March 2012. The… Read More »The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
As promised, the Government has published the draft clauses if t5he Finance Bill 2012 three months prior to the Budget on 21 March 2012. The… Read More »The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
If you are not sure what gift to give, don’t forget that donating to charity is always appreciated by all involved. And, provided you are… Read More »Charitable giving at Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, and as the Christmas shopping rush begins, HMRC has issued guidance on the limits to buying abroad. Whether you are jetting… Read More »Christmas shopping abroad – know your limits
Whether you are a business owner or a full time stay-at-home parent, there are measures you can take now to minimise your tax liability this… Read More »End of year tax planning pointers
With ‘baby boomers’ now attaining state retirement age there is an increasing number of family businesses that will be handing over the reins in the… Read More »Passing on a family business
What is flexible working? A number of surveys have revealed that more than 95 per cent of workers relate flexible working to having the ability… Read More »Flexible working: a smarter way to run a business?
Current bank rate 0.5% Quantitative Easing Scheme £275 billion Current inflation 5.2%
October saw 12 banks and building societies have their credit rating reduced, including Lloyds, Santander, RBS, the Co-operative Bank, prompting many to question the safety… Read More »Are your savings safe?
29 November will see Chancellor George Osborne take to the stand to deliver the eagerly anticipated Autumn Statement. The UK economy is in desperate need… Read More »Autumn Statement Predictions
It surprises many people arriving in the UK, or leaving to go abroad, that UK tax residence status is not currently defined by legislation, but… Read More »UK Residence – new statutory test proposed from April 2012