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By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 06/08/2019Here at Prime Accountants, we place a great importance on what factors are affecting the local economy and, in turn, how that affects our business, our people and our community.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 30/07/2019The recent problems with the suspension of dealings in a heavily promoted UK equity income fund have exposed the blurred line between advice and guidance.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said a strong case could be made for regulating how financial products are marketed following a surge in online promotions.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019Inheritance tax could be due a major overhaul, with a new report recommending sweeping changes to gifting rules, life insurance policies and even who pays the bill.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019Pension scams cost Brits £4 billion a year and are anticipated to be the next big financial scandal, it was reported this month.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019There are more highly leveraged mortgages€”those with high loan to value (LTV) ratios€”being issued than at any time since before the financial crisis.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting this month, as the US central bank settles on a cautious approach to monetary easing despite political pressure for deeper stimulus.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019Families could cut their inheritance tax bills by thousands of pounds by using a little-known rule that allows them to adjust the valuation of the estate of a deceased relative if house prices have fallen.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019Savers risk a £300 fine and further daily penalties if they dip into an old retirement pot and fail to tell their current pension provider - but it is unknown how many are falling into this obscure trap.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 29/07/2019A recent study suggests that 25% of employees in the UK are running at least one business project alongside their day job.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 22/07/2019The businesses that attract the best talent all have one thing in common - a great employer brand.
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 22/07/2019Many businesses are starting to realise that having all their data in the cloud may not be the best option.
By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 22/07/2019Under new rules due to come in on 1 October 2019 builders, sub-contractors and other trades associated with the construction industry will have start using a new method of accounting for VAT.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 22/07/2019Last month we highlighted the restricted annual pension allowance for those with high income, such as doctors.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 22/07/2019Until recently, HMRC allowed taxable travel expenses to be included in public sector PSAs in respect of normal commuting costs for Non-Executive Directors (NED).
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 22/07/2019Did you know there is a government scheme available that can help contribute towards childcare costs which may mean fewer of your employees will need time off at the same time this summer.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 22/07/2019Your organisation may have an annual Christmas party for staff, but the tax rules also allow staff parties at other times of the year which are a tax-free benefit if certain conditions are satisfied.
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 22/07/2019How do you scale up your business and take it to a new level?
A scale-up business is any firm that is looking to grow in terms of market access, revenues, and number of employees, adding value by identifying and realising new opportunities.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 22/07/2019PAYE settlement agreements (PSAs) are arrangements under which an employer can settle the income tax and National Insurance liabilities on benefits in kind and expenses payments provided to employees and officeholders.
By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 22/07/2019HMRC has launched a consultation to review the extent to which the emerging practices are leading to 'unfair tax outcomes' in the administration and collection of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 04/07/2019International investors who wish to set up and expand their operations in the UK can now benefit from an online tool launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT).
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 04/07/2019Under self assessment taxpayers are required to make payments on account of their tax liabilities.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 04/07/2019
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