You may have noticed that last Friday was Valentine’s Day. The name “Valentine’s Day” is thought to come from a Roman priest in the third century AD who performed secret marriages. Marriage can evoke a range of beliefs: some people genuinely value the institution, others are indifferent, and some do not believe in it at […]
Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala
12
Feb
Feb
You may have heard that the statutory limits requiring businesses to conduct audits are changing soon. So, why does this matter? And what are the changes in audit limits? It matters because if you already must have your financial statements audited, then from April 2025, you have the option not to, depending on the size […]
05
Feb
Feb
Whether you are an existing landlord or considering becoming one, funding and mortgages will likely be on your mind. Many of you may have already begun your journey as landlords by re-mortgaging a property you owned. It seems straightforward, if you have equity in a property, why not re-mortgage to release some funds? However, it’s […]
29
Jan
Jan
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the full name of the tax on property and land. This tax will change starting from 1st April 2025, as announced during the Autumn Budget. In fact, some of the changes have already taken place. So, what is Stamp Duty? How is it changing? What is Stamp Duty (SDLT) […]
22
Jan
Jan
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has already confirmed that they would like to see the end of submissions of forms P11D. The last Autumn Statement has confirmed that payrolling benefits will go ahead in April 2026. So how are you planning for payrolling benefits? Currently, there are two ways you can report employee benefits: You […]
HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, self employed, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips
Year-end tax planning
15
Jan
Jan
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, making it an ideal time to remind everyone about important steps for year-end tax planning. Before we proceed, let’s take a moment to review the changes that will be happening in the next couple of years. During the last Budget, a few changes were announced that […]
08
Jan
Jan
As a well-established professional firm managing hundreds of businesses, we have encountered numerous situations where having a shareholders’ agreement would have saved time, money, energy, and a great deal of stress. Therefore, for those of you operating through a company, this serves as a reminder of why your business needs a shareholders’ agreement. What the […]
11
Dec
Dec
As this year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what 2024 has meant for you and to set your sights on what you want to achieve in the coming year. As your accountant, we are serious about you and your ambitions. We love working with and alongside you to ensure […]
Employee Benefits, HM Revenue & Customs, P11d, Personal Tax, Tax Advice
Benefits your employees actually want
03
Dec
Dec
Good employers have been offering workplace benefits for a long time. There are many reasons for doing so, with one of the main ones being that a strong employee benefits package attracts the right talent. However, how can you determine which benefits your employees actually want? You might not have considered how providing benefits to […]
20
Nov
Nov
A recent publication from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and extensive discussion in the tax and property press have again brought tax avoidance schemes into the spotlight. As a taxpayer, it’s important to be aware of the whole picture when it comes to of tax avoidance schemes. You also need to know what to do […]