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Christmas Greeting 2024
A quick reminder that the office closes this evening Friday 20th December , reopening bright and early Monday 6th January . Now ready...

James Kingston
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Christmas Opening Hours
The office will close for the Christmas period at the conclusion of business Fri 20th Dec . Normal office hours resume 9am Mon 6th Jan ....

James Kingston
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Charitable Donations
In Charles Dickins’ A Christmas Carol , the miserly Scrooge is visited by two pleasant to behold gentleman, seeking charitable donations...

James Kingston
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Budget 2024
Rachel Reeves today delivered the first budget under a Labour Government for 14 years, and the first ever by a female Chancellor. Amongst all the warnings, the challenge for this budget was to balance tax and spend, to convince the public of better days ahead, in order to create some optimism in this country. There is so much content (I’ll include links to some excellent summaries) so I’ll focus more on tax and benefits and what this means for you, rather than on change

James Kingston
Oct 30, 20246 min read


Winter Fuel Payments - Explained
As you probably know, the planned cuts to winter fuel payments were voted through parliament this week. Whilst pressure mounts, there...

James Kingston
Sep 13, 20243 min read


What Taxes Will Rise this Autumn
The stability of a new government with, as it stands, a sizeable majority would ordinarily bring about an air of initiative and...

James Kingston
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Office Closed - 12 Aug to 21 Aug
I hope you’re having a wonderful summer and have had chance to enjoy a well earned break. The office and it's phone line will close for...

James Kingston
Aug 6, 20241 min read


The State Pension & the HMRC App
As you progress through your working life, it's important for you to be aware of the potential benefits available to you upon retirement,...

James Kingston
May 14, 20243 min read


Office Closed - 24 May to 3 Jun
The office and it's phone line will close for our spring holiday on 5pm Thursday 23rd May, reopening 9am Tuesday 4th June. We'll respond...

James Kingston
May 13, 20241 min read


Your 23-24 Self Assessment Tax Return
Self assessment Drop-In Clinic For individuals and family members who are not already a corporate client of this Practice, we facilitate...

James Kingston
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Company Withdrawals 24-25
It’s that time of year to have a think about optimum salaries for You as Company Directors, and potentially your family members who may...

James Kingston
Mar 18, 20244 min read


24-25 Tax Rates, Thresholds & Benefits
Attached is a schedule of UK tax rates, the thresholds at which they are applied, plus key benefits available to us as individuals and...

James Kingston
Mar 15, 20241 min read


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. In message at least, it reverted to political principles - a smaller state, with lower taxation and public spending, underpinned by departmental efficiencies driven by automation and technology. The Office of Budget Responsibility ( OBR ) predict a return to relative economic normality with inflation dropping below 2% in the next few m

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
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