Author: Nicola Cooper

2 minutes to readA new Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) has become available from 29th October 2018 for businesses incurring qualifying costs on new, non-residential structures and buildings. We have examined the implications and benefits of this tax relief for UK businesses. First announced at Budget 2018 and introduced under the Finance Act 2019, the aim of the …

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3 minutes to readPolicy changes have brought in a host of new compliance requirements for small businesses in recent months, and with further reforms on the horizon, now’s the time for businesses to review compliance across all areas of their operations. We have highlighted several potential pitfalls resulting from the recent changes and suggested areas for businesses to …

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2 minutes to readA new Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) has become available from 29th October 2018 for businesses incurring qualifying costs on new, non-residential structures and buildings. We have examined the implications and benefits of this tax relief for UK businesses. First announced at Budget 2018 and introduced under the Finance Act 2019, the aim of the SBA …

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4 minutes to readLeicester cycling group Critical Mass led the third annual Ride for Sam B last month in memory of 26-year-old cyclist Sam Boulton, who was killed outside Leicester railway station in July 2016. Almost 200 people took part in the ride including several members of our staff, vocal supporters of the Sam Says cycle safety campaign …

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3 minutes to readA large-scale VAT change to building and construction services is due to come into force from 1st October 2019, in the form of a domestic reverse charge. Here we explain the significance and impact of this upcoming change, alongside advice for those whose supplies and services are likely to be affected. As of 1st October, …

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2 minutes to readOn 1st January 2019, the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) was substantially increased from £200,000 to £1m for two years, until 31st December 2020. Read on for our suggestions on how businesses can plan ahead in order to reap the benefits of the temporary increase to the allowance. Annual Investment Allowance rocketed from £200,000 to £1m from …

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2 minutes to readWe have promoted our former Financial Controller to the role of Practice Manager, in the latest phase of growth and change for our firm. Gulam Sattar, 31, of Leicester, was promoted from his previous position of Financial Controller at our office on Regent Road in May, following our appointment of a new partner, Joanne Chilton, …

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2 minutes to readWith Christmas party bookings already being made and summer balls around the corner, staff entertainment is an area of taxation that businesses should ensure they have a clear understanding of. We have outlined the tax rules around annual staff events and highlighted a few ways in which businesses can avoid being caught out. At a …

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2 minutes to readWe are delighted to announce our appointment of Joanne Chilton to the role of Partner at our Leicester office. Joanne was promoted from her previous position of Senior Manager at our Regent Road office earlier this month. Her appointment takes the number of partners at our firm to 10: eight at our Leicester head office …

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2 minutes to readWe are a firm whose regional reputation owes a great deal to our enduring relationships, both inside and outside our company. On the occasion of Father’s Day (16th June), two of our partners speak about the business their father built, the family tradition of providing a personal service and how to lead by example in …

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