January 2012
SMALL PERSONAL PENSION POTSIn some cases, a nest egg may be drawn as a lump sum
AUTOMATIC ENROLMENT DELAY FOR SMALLER EMPLOYERS
The start date for this has been moved back
BORROWING FROM FUTURE GENERATIONS
Read Justin’s view on this popular news topic
December 2011
VALID EXECUTION OF WILLS AND DEEDSA sage tale to ensure you sign the correct documents
SUPREME COURT RULES ON PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR UNMARRIED COUPLES
Find out the results of this unusual case
November 2011
TREASURY CONFIRMS ISA LIMITS FOR 2012The Treasury offers some new limits and products
TAX PLANNING IN A VOLATILE STOCK MARKET
Have reduced stock market prices given you tax options?
“THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF”
Justin A. Urquhart Stewart gives some pertinent views
LATE FILING PENALTIES SELF-ASSESSMENT
Late filing is on the increase
October 2011
INVESTMENT MARKET OVERVIEWJustin A. Urquhart Stewart offers his sage opinion
PRIVATE PENSON SCHEME MEMBERSHIP
Is your company ready?
September 2011
USING HOUSE SALES TO PROVIDE PENSIONHave you ensured the current climate will allow you to make this move?
IHT RECEIPTS DOWN
Careful planning can prove very prudent with IHT
August 2011
REGULATION OF WILL WRITINGDoes this growth market need taming?
PROBLEMS WITH VALUATION OF PARTNERSHIP SHARE ON DEATH OF PARTNER
A timely tale, with huge potential consequences
July 2011
HIGH RISK TAX AVOIDANCE SCHEMES
Are you aware of HMRC's interest in them?
PENSION UNLOCKING
Be careful of certain schemes; it could cost you dearly
DEPOSITOR PROTECTION
How much are you likely to get back in a crisis?
GOVERNMENT SETS OUT ITS PUBLIC SECTOR PENSIONS AGENDA
are you up to speed?
June 2011
Taxation developments
A summary of recent findings
France to introduce Property Tax for foreign owners
What impact will this have for second homes?
Tackling the costs of children and grandchildren
We help you to identify the opportunity here
May 2011
Inheritance Tax on Employee trusts
We are primed and ready to help you with this
Merger of Income Tax and NIC
We explore this important issue
PRI, CPI and The Budget
What are the changes, and how will they affect you
April 2011
The £140 per week Flat Rate Pension
This is what you need to know
The OTS calls for Tax Simplification for Small Businesses
We explore this important issue
HMRC Spot checks on small companies
Are you prepared for this to happen to you?
The OTS Calls for IHT and CGT reviews
Our reflection on the final report
March 2011
Barclays Capital Equity Gilt Study 2011
These results may surprise you
An Alternative to Index-linked Certificates
Have you spotted the potential savings
Insurance Prices Cannot Be Based on Gender
Some guidance with this topical issue
February 2011
No Tax Return may mean that overpaid tax is lost
Ensure you do not miss out
Year End Planning Season
There are savings to be made with careful planning
Employ your spouse
This little tip could save a tidy amount overall
Deposit compensation schemes cost more
Useful guidance on these schemes
Company Cars cost more
A review of the benefits, and the costs
January 2011
Predicted falling house prices
Helpful guidance for this rocky climate
Suggested Tiered rates of IHT
Reflections and suggestions on IHT
Seven Pearls of Investment Wisdom
Aparna Ram offers a lighthearted view
December 2010
ISA or Pension
This synopsis will help you decide
Tax Avoidancy
Some sage guidance on this tricky proposition
To retire or not retire
Do entrepreneurs ever stop working?
Capital Allowance Advice
Save energy and save money with this guidance
November 2010
Demands for unpaid Tax
An update on this important story
Ways of Combating the withdrawal of Child Benefit
Some ideas and action plans
Employee Trust-based arrangements for avoiding NIC
A cautious tale, explained in detail
Justin A. Urquhart Stewart
A round-up of financial news from this unique voice
October 2010
Will Writing Legacy
Gullands highlight the recent Panorama investigation
Minimum Wage Rises
Introduced from 1st October 2010
Demands for underpaid tax
Useful information on the recent HMRC Tax blunder
September 2010
Cars which qualify for a tax break
Tony Chalmers drives this issue forward!
Declarations and cohabitation agreements – are they necessary?
A report from Gullands
Entrepreneurs’ Relief
Robert highlights some recent advantageous tax adjustments
June 2010
Penalty guidance on late payment of PAYE
Tony Chalmers reports
Top Heavy Legacies?
Alex Astley of Gullands answers this important question
May 2010
Managed Payment Plans
Tony Chalmers reports
Value Added Tax
We look at the likely evidence of a VAT increase
April 2010
Newsreaders naked?
Richard Cripps exposes the truth!
Property Spectulators next target
HMRC are now looking at Land Registry records
The Phoney War
Justin Urquart Stewart gives his Investment Market Overview
March 2010
Barclays Capital Equity Gilt
How does the Decade look?
Written in Trust is a Must!
Robert outlines the importance of this with Life Assurances
February 2010
The Recession is Officially over
Or is it? Robert reflects
All change for Employees’ pensions
The Pensions Act will come into force sooner than you think
Changes to the advisory fuel rates
HMRC offer new guidance rates
January 2010
Online filing of VAT returns
James Gransby of Larkings share some news
Preparing for Tax Increases
Robert outlines
December 2009
Accepting pension income
Could this be your costliest mistake?
All change for employees’ pensions
We help you keep up to date with legislation
Paying PAYE on time
HMRC may now fine late payment
November 2009
Not being prepared to pay for advice
Robert offers some sage reflection
So what bank would you like?
Justin Stewart offers an interesting viewpoint
October 2009
Not watching an Investment
Are you taking big risks by being passive?
Back to University
Preparing to pay for this educational investment
September 2009
“Buying an Investment”
Robert Ayley encourages careful forethought
Redundancy Alternatives
Larkings passes on some helpful suggestions
August 2009
“What benefits are there for life assurance?”Robert Ayley outlines the facts
HMRC New Disclosure Opportunity
News in from Robson & Co. Accountant
July 2009
“I will in future get Income Tax Relief for my Pension Contributions at what rate?”Some useful advice from Larkings
Cashing in PEPs and ISAs
Robert explains this tricky decision
June 2009
Protecting Confidential InformationRichard Cripps from Gulland explains
Enhanced relief
Robsons outline the main areas of this important benefit
‘Reasonable Care’ and Tax
Gill Millington offers some useful advice
May 2009
Higher Rate Relief
Larkings provide some useful facts
Retirement Funds
Have you safeguarded your future?
April 2009
Tax Allowances
Rob Ayley outlines some areas of tax interest
Changes to the minimum wage
Are you up-to-date?
Nuisance claims
Find out the facts, fast.
March 2009:
Not paying down your borrowings first
Rob offers his advice
Claimed your forfeited deposit
Some helpful guidance on this thorny issue
Holiday Alowances
When do you adjust yours?
February 2009:
Boiler room Scams
Find out how they operate before it’s too late
New Penalties Warning
Did you file your accounts in time?
Budget report findings
Tony Chlamers from Robsons reflects
January 2009:
Dividend Leapfrogging
Let Larkings help your cashflow needs
Planning your retirement
Rob Ayley gives some helpful guidance
Energy Performance Certificates
Gullands Solicitors help our businesses go green!
December 2008:
Extra Personal Allowances
Larkings point out some helpful strategies
What to do NOW
Robert Ayley offers some sage advice for current investments
November 2008:
Helping the Mortgage Market
Robson & Co offer some sage advice
Unfair Trading Support
Gullands Solicitors reveal some protective legislation
October 2008:
Preparing for a downturn:
A quick analysis of good economic strategies
Capital Gains Tax:
Geoff Smith of Larkins outlines new key difference
September 2008:
Entrepreneur's Relief:
Anthony Chalmers of Robsons explains the new ruling
Benefits of a shareholder's agreement:
Richard Cripps of Gullands outlines the pros