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Budget - Mar 24

Todays budget was perhaps one of the Governments last chances to make an impression on the polls prior to an anticipated autumn election....

James Kingston

Mar 6, 20244 min read

Contingency Planning & Tax Efficient Cover

If you are in employment, you may have access to a range of staff benefits that protect you and your family from possible future events....

James Kingston

Feb 14, 20244 min read

Merry Christmas 2023

I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas before you wind down for what I hope is a restful break. As...

James Kingston

Dec 15, 20231 min read

Autumn Statement - Nov 23

As always when fiscal statements and subsequent rebuttals are delivered, it’s a challenge for us all to ascertain what it actually means,...

James Kingston

Nov 23, 20234 min read

Office Move

At the end of August we said goodbye to our office on Rodney Road in Backwell. We will be returning to Desklodge House in Redcliffe,...

James Kingston

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits

R&D tax relief is a scheme put in place by the UK Government to incentivise innovation. For those of you running or working for companies...

James Kingston

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Revenue vs Capital Expenditure

Don’t let the title deter you, this one is a real page-turner! It can be a tricky concept to understand, however the distinction between...

James Kingston

Jun 7, 20233 min read

22-23 Self Assessment Window

Window Closes 31 October 23 Process Here is a link to a document containing a list of Income Declarations for you to review. This acts as...

James Kingston

Apr 6, 20232 min read

23-24 Tax Year - Tax Rates & Allowances

A handout containing the tax rates, tax thresholds, and benefits applied for the 23-24 tax year. Any problems accessing the attachment...

James Kingston

Mar 16, 20231 min read

Spring Budget & OBR Forecast - Mar-23

Speaking purely objectively, UK economic growth has lagged behind it’s peers since 2019, however the data is presented. 2 main...

James Kingston

Mar 15, 20235 min read

Practice Manager - Julia Maxted

Introducing Julia Maxted as the Practice Manager of Kingston & Co. Julia has many years experience in finance, with roles in both the...

James Kingston

Mar 8, 20231 min read

Food, Drink & Travel Expenses - Feb 23

Travel and subsistence is an area of expenditure which often causes confusion amongst employees and employers alike. If this type of...

James Kingston

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Christmas Greetings 2022

This year’s in-house attempt at a video, featuring Dr Karl Kennedy and some tragic royalty-free Christmas music is accessible via the...

James Kingston

Dec 15, 20221 min read

AccountingWEB Live - Dec 22

At the Coventry Building Society Arena today, the home of Coventry City FC, to attend the excellent AccountingWEB.co.uk Live Expo. My...

James Kingston

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Autumn Statement - Nov 22

Another month, another budget. We’re in high hopes here that this statement, whilst difficult to palate in some areas, will be the last...

James Kingston

Nov 17, 20224 min read

Emergency Statement - Oct 22

It would be nice to be able to say to you that 'a course has been set, and I'll speak to you after the spring statement', but I suspect...

James Kingston

Oct 17, 20223 min read

Summit North Manchester

In the wonderful city of Manchester today attending Accountex Summit North, to hear from industry experts and top up on CPD hours along...

James Kingston

Oct 12, 20221 min read

Local Community Sport

Supporting local community sport, Kingston & Co Ltd are pleased to be able to sponsor Backwell Flax Bourton Cricket Club and Ashton &...

James Kingston

Oct 10, 20221 min read

'Mini Budget' Sep 2022

Today’s less-than-mini budget contained a raft of changes to the tax and regulatory system, aimed at improving confidence, our...

James Kingston

Sep 23, 20223 min read

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

It was with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday and extend our deepest condolences to the Royal...

James Kingston

Sep 12, 20221 min read

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