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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.  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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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