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British Accountancy Awards

The British Accountancy Awards are regarded as the industry’s most prestigious accolades. They pinpoint professional development and highlight those that have demonstrated excellence in their profession during the last 12 months. With our hard work and support from...

Mortgage Interest Tax Relief

Mortgage Interest Tax Relief This had ceased for homeowners over 15 years ago, but landlords continued to receive it allowing them to deduct costs incurred when calculating the tax paid on rental income - of which a large portion was mortgage interest payments. The...

Brexit and UK Trade

Will Brexit affect trade with the United Kingdom? The UK’s global and European role following the Brexit referendum has been subject to much debate with, public reaction polarised between anxiety and optimism. For businesses however the UK continues to be a great...

Pension Auto-Enrolment

The United Kingdom faces the economic challenge of an ageing society and increasing pensioners to support its working population. There were three people of working age for every pensioner in 2010, but by 2050 this projected to be just two and it is also calculated...

Share Dividend Tax

The Finance Bill 2016 implemented the new rules for taxing share dividend income announced by Chancellor George Osbourne in his 2015 Budget, which came into effect from 6th April 2016. Whilst the dividends received by Pensions and I.S.A's were unaffected, the 10%...

HMRC Reference Numbers

HMRC Reference Numbers Every company is allocated a series of ‘Reference Numbers’ by Her Majesty’s Revenue Customs (HMRC) to reflect and process the variety of taxes they are required to pay: Corporation Tax Reference Number Businesses registered and incorporated...

Change of Address Checklist

If you are relocating certain authorities must be informed of any change in your business address First, notify ‘Companies House’, and this can be done online at Companies House. HMRC Corporation Tax office: Companies House would inform HMRC Corporation Tax office...