A REGULAR GIFT CAN LEAD TO BIG SAVINGS Posted at: Archive for February 5, 2018 Posted in: News Normal expenditure out of income is a way of ensuring that your loved ones benefit financially from your success. And the seven-year IHT rule related to the transfer of assets doesn’t apply, explains Mark Sheen. You’re probably already aware that inheritance tax is a hefty 40% on estates valued...
YOUR OPTIONS WITH TAX-FREE CHILDCARE Posted at: Archive for January 11, 2018 Posted in: News The government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme, operational since April 2017, is designed to help working families with their regular costs. Eligible parents can open an online account to pay for registered childcare. For every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2, up to a maximum of...
FIVE TOP TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE Posted at: Archive for January 3, 2018 Posted in: News High-profile cyber attacks – such as the one which affected 300,000 devices in 150 countries, including the NHS, in May 2017 – help to focus the minds of all businesses on potential dangers. Here are his five key pieces of advice to help you protect your own organisation. 1.UPDATE...
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BEECH BUSINESS SERVICES Posted at: Archive for December 18, 2017 Posted in: News
ANOTHER TAX HURDLE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Posted at: Archive for December 11, 2017 Posted in: News Is your residential investment owned by a limited company? If so, it’s important to factor in the tax implications. Although there’s no problem with using a limited company to purchase property to let, you need to be on guard as an investor. When the ‘Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings’...
ALL CHANGE FOR THE RECRUITMENT SECTOR Posted at: Archive for December 5, 2017 Posted in: News All change for the recruitment sector If you’re running a recruitment business, employment regulations might well affect your organisation’s profitability. And that has an impact on how attractive your company is to a potential purchaser. Many temporary and agency staff operate through umbrella or personal service companies (PSCs) today...
AUTUMN BUDGET SUMMARY Posted at: Archive for November 23, 2017 Posted in: News A summary of this year’s Autumn Budget is now available on our website here In changing the Budget timing the Government announced that they reserve the right to make changes to fiscal policy at the Spring Statement if the economic circumstances require it. These changes could include amendments to tax...
WINTER NEWSLETTER 2017 Posted at: Archive for November 17, 2017 Posted in: News I am pleased to include a link to our autumn newsletter here. Our lead article provides an update on changes to the pensions auto-enrolment regime. This entered a new phase from 1 October, with new employers coming immediately into compliance obligations. Further changes are on the horizon, with increases to...
THE END OF THE ROAD FOR DISINCORPORATION RELIEF? Posted at: Archive for November 14, 2017 Posted in: News If you’re running a small business, but no longer wish to trade through a limited company structure, you need to go through a process known as ‘disincorporation’. Perhaps you’ve decided, for example, that you would prefer to operate as a partnership or sole trader. Disincorporation relief was introduced in...
WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE BUYING IN TO BUY-OUTS Posted at: Archive for November 13, 2017 Posted in: News Management buy outs are a realistic alternative to trade sales for many vendors, however there are some pitfalls to be aware of before commencing discussions. So what are the key issues to address? Management buy-outs or MBOs have always been a good alternative to a trade sale for shareholders...