Blog13th Apr 2015Don’t let customer debt get you downYou’ve identified a potential bad debt. You’ve sent the friendly reminder, the follow up letter seven days later. You’ve then phoned two or three times and sent a final notice. Still no joy. Where does it go from here?View more
Blog9th Apr 2015When you’re saving, look for extra savingsWhether we’re young or old, the government is keen to encourage us to save. Interest rates, however, are at a record low, so it’s important to look for every possible advantage or tax break you can find. Here, we explore…View more
Blog31st Mar 2015Invest now and reap the rewardWith the general election just around the corner, there’s an element of uncertainty over how the tax regime will change. It’s possible that now may be an excellent time for businesses to make investments in fixed assets.View more
Blog31st Mar 2015Buying a student flat?For many parents faced with the prospect of paying years of rent for student accommodation, buying a property for their children to live in may be an attractive option. Not only is there potential to receive rental income by renting…View more
Blog27th Mar 2015Get ahead of the game, as the general election loomsIt’s been described as the longest general election campaign in history. Less than two months remain now before the country goes to the polls on 7th May. Although the outcome is anyone’s guess, one thing is for sure: changes may…View more
Blog24th Mar 2015A new start with the one-stop shopVAT rules changed on 1st January this year and there are important implications for businesses supplying digital services to consumers outside the UK.View more
Blog23rd Mar 2015Minimising the costs of further educationThe cost of sending your children to university, including paying for student accommodation and providing a living allowance, can easily be in excess of £10,000 per child per year. It is not possible to avoid these costs, but if you…View more
Blog12th Mar 2015How to boost businesses tax efficientlyInvesting in smaller, start-up businesses can be more risky, which is why the government offers tax incentives through specialist schemes. Here’s a guide through some of the rules.View more
Blog9th Mar 2015You can, when you plan…Time is ticking away if you want to do some serious tax planning in this financial year…View more
Blog6th Mar 2015From feast to famine – time to refocusWe are experiencing tough times in oil and gas at the moment. The oil price is putting the squeeze on margins; projects are being put on hold, and exploration is viewed currently as an unnecessary cost, rather than a means…View more
Blog6th Mar 2015Converting to limited company status? The choices just got harder.Following changes to the rules around partnership and LLP structures, many businesses have been looking to convert to limited company status. But the announcement in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on goodwill has now left people scratching their heads.View more
Blog5th Mar 2015Thinking ahead on VAT complianceBefore the inspectors come calling, it pays to give your business a VAT healthcheck. MIKE WHITTALL of Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP talks us through the process.View more