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08-06-2021
Goodbye Oxford House, Hello btc Stevenage! From Thursday 1 July, our Accounting Support team will have a new home. After 10 years at Oxford House, Caxton Way, we are moving our Stevenage office. But don’t worry, our new office space is just down the road! In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and our commitment to
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03-06-2021
For ETL UK Partner Spotlight Series, Statutory Partner, Ian Saunders, highlights an often overlooked requirement of the UK Companies Acts. As a Chartered Secretary, Ian specialises in the whole area of Company Secretarial work and has managed the Statutory department at Wilder Coe for the last 23 years. He understands the issues companies face handling
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02-06-2021
HR Manager, Bal Dhesi, explains her cost-effective and straightforward tips to help employers improve their bottom line through investing in employee wellbeing initiatives. "Investing in the wellbeing of your team can reduce sickness absence, improve productivity and reduce turnover. Many studies show how implementing workplace wellness initiatives that promote healthier lifestyles. Considering the work-life balance
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01-06-2021
Both the Bank of England and the UK’s leading business members’ organisation believe the economy is set to take off after the vaccine bump. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is expected to rise sharply in the second quarter as lockdown eases. Bank economists say this is a result of the vaccine rollout and the fastest predicted
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01-06-2021
Putting together an efficient tax strategy should be a no-brainer for buy-to-let landlords seeking to maximise their income. It may not be quite as glamorous as hunting down the perfect property, but when it comes to saving cash, it can make a huge difference to your bottom line. There are several ways you can reduce
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01-06-2021
The second part of a sweeping Capital Gains Tax (CGT) review has been published with 14 key recommendations. In July 2020, the Chancellor asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to carry out a review, to “identify opportunities relating to administrative and technical issues as well as areas where the present rules can distort behaviour
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01-06-2021
For many businesses, the pandemic has turned the world on its head, with many who might have expected to be profitable experiencing a loss. Sometimes losses happen simply because the business is very new, or because costs have unexpectedly risen. However, COVID-19 has thrown another dimension into the mix, seeing thousands of companies fail to
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01-06-2021
There are many problems associated with the pandemic, apart from the obvious one of the illness caused by the virus itself. Conmen and scammers have taken advantage of the situation, bombarding people and businesses with bogus claims about tax owed in the hope that just a few respond. For businesses, the accountant is the first
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01-06-2021
People who enrolled in the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have been reminded that they must include income from their grants on tax returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), as it is subject to Income Tax and National Insurance. They should liaise with their accountants so an accurate return can be sent to HMRC,
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24-05-2021
So, your perfect candidate has accepted a role in your company. However, have you got the correct processes for onboarding remotely successfully? With remote working becoming the norm for employers, having streamlined processes for onboarding new staff is essential. HR Manager, Bal Dhesi shares practical considerations for welcoming team members remotely. Stay in contact with
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21-05-2021
Employers who hire veterans in their first employment after leaving the armed forces are now entitled to National Insurance (NI) relief to the upper secondary threshold for one year. The relief announced at the 2020 Budget, came into effect in April and applies to all veterans of the regular armed forces who have completed at
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21-05-2021
A new Debt Respite Scheme, designed to give a debtor with problem debt the right to legal protection from their creditors, is now available. The new scheme consists of two new two types of ‘breathing space’: A standard breathing space – Available to anyone with problem debt, which offers legal protection from creditor action for up
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22-10-2024
Capital allowances are a great way to reduce your tax liabilities by claiming deductions on certain property-related expenses. They allow you to offset the cost of capital expenditure – plant, machinery and certain fixtures – against your taxable profits, especially if you have invested in commercial properties or made major improvements. Who is eligible to
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