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Most people are bored with Brexit but must watch what's happening because they are concerned about their finances.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Almost half of adults have said that they still rely on their parents for financial support, according to a new study.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Annuity rates have tanked by 14% so far this year, with a £100,000 pension pot now buying a 65-year-old £4,654, £759 less than at the start of the year, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Fears of a UK recession eased on Monday as new data showed better than expected economic growth in July.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Should investors who buy high-risk bonds be compensated when things go wrong? The obvious answer is no, with the clue in the word risk.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019A recent report looking at who pays the most income tax reveals some interesting findings.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019New figures show HMRC's customer compliance efforts are yielding substantial sums.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Is a state pension age (SPA) of 75 looking more likely?
Recommendation
The SPA should better reflect the longer life expectancies that we now enjoy and be used to support the fiscal balance of the nation.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019There are currently long delays in gaining probate on the estates of the recently deceased.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Stock markets, as well as some family holidaymakers, experienced a rollercoaster August.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019A plummeting pound, volatile bond and stock markets, a superpower trade war, a looming global recession, and political turmoil over Brexit - it's only human to be rattled in the face of all that.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019Since the end of August savings rates have tumbled unceremoniously, making life harder for savers looking for a good deal.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 23/09/2019The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has agreed a plan to give the payments and e-commerce industry extra time to implement Strong Customer Authentication (SCA).
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 05/09/2019Two self assessment deadlines are approaching:
- 5th October 2019
For those individuals who have not previously completed a tax return but need to report a liability for 2018/19.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 05/09/2019HMRC has confirmed that it will continue its risk-based approach to payroll Real Time Information (RTI) late filing and late payment penalties this tax year.
By Jamie SkeldingPublished On: 05/09/2019In the latest Trusts and Estates Newsletter HMRC has confirmed the continuation of the interim arrangement for interest reporting.
By Glen CallowPublished On: 05/09/2019In order to try and ensure that businesses are ready to trade post-Brexit, HMRC is automatically enrolling them in the customs system.
By Prime AccountantsPublished On: 05/09/2019The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has urged the government to simplify the complexities of accessing apprenticeship funding.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 05/09/2019HMRC has published the latest edition of the
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 05/09/2019At Prime we are proud to have assisted many clients through their whole business life cycle.
By Jeremy KitsonPublished On: 04/09/2019Diversity and inclusion are hot topics as society is driving firms to become more inclusive.
By Steve HarcourtPublished On: 03/09/2019Calculating return on investment (ROI) on marketing activity has been a longstanding challenge for businesses.
By Kevin JohnsPublished On: 03/09/2019The decision in a recent tax tribunal case reminds us that directors and other company officers may be personally liable for VAT penalties of their company.
By Jeremy KitsonPublished On: 03/09/2019If you pay your VAT quarterly by direct debit the sign-up window has closed for the 7 August (30 June quarter) submission.
By Morgan DaviesPublished On: 03/09/2019
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