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Most Inspiring Accountants

Posted: 29th Apr 2016 by Julia O'Connor Taxation
most inspiring accountants

The World’s Most Inspiring Accountants Helping our clients and delivering the best possible service are things we are passionate about at Hunter Gee Holroyd. With the help of  QualitySolicitors Burn & Company  we have shown how we do this and as a result, their experience has been published in a new book – “The world’s… Read more

Top 250 Independent Financial Advisers

Posted: 18th Apr 2016 by Julia O'Connor Inheritance Tax, Pensions, Wealth Management
Nick Lawson

Top 250 Independent Financial Advisers in the UK On Sunday 10th April the Sunday Times published their first supplement listing the Top 250 Independent Financial Advisers in the UK based on reviews on the independent consumer ratings website VouchedFor.co.uk. We are proud, but not at all surprised, to say that Nick Lawson was featured.   Rated… Read more

Are you ready to use a Cloud Accounting System?

Posted: 12th Apr 2016 by James Pullein Cloud Accounting
Cloud Accounting System

A Cloud Accounting System will make your life so much easier. Let’s look at the 4 common types of accounting system: Manual systems are cheap but they are a false economy. They simply take too long. And your time is valuable. Manual systems also do not provide that all-important management information for making great business… Read more

Three signs you are Ready for Cloud Accounting.

Posted: 11th Apr 2016 by James Pullein Cloud Accounting
Man Cloud Accounting

Three signs you are ready for Cloud Accounting So you think you may be ready to use Cloud Accounting for your small business? Check out the 3 simple signs below: You’re looking for up to date financial information. Are you struggling to figure out how your business is performing? Generally the annual accounts are finalised… Read more

Payroll Changes for 2016-17

Posted: 5th Apr 2016 by Clare Walker Payroll
Payroll Changes

An introduction… Legislation Changes for 2016-17 What payroll changes will you see this year? Income Tax National Insurance Student Loans Form P46 Statutory Payments Employment Allowance Contractor Monthly Returns National Living Wage Income Tax Income Tax Allowances The basic personal allowance for the tax year starting 6 April 2016 has increased to £11,000 and the… Read more

Personal Savings Allowance

Posted: 15th Mar 2016 by Robert Salenius Taxation
Personal Savings Allowance

Change to Personal Savings Allowance A new nil rate of tax for savings income (eg interest) applies to individuals from 6 April 2016. Each individual now has an annual savings allowance of £1,000, unless they have any higher‐rate income for the year (in which case their allowance will be £500) or any additional‐rate income (in… Read more

Automatic Enrolment – Will your Payroll Software be Compatible?

Posted: 7th Mar 2016 by Clare Walker Payroll

Will your Payroll Software be compatible for Automatic Enrolment? To date, Basic PAYE Tools (BPT) users have not had access to software functionality that can help them carry out their automatic enrolment duties. Assessing your workforce and calculating contributions manually could lead to errors and non-compliance. Online Contributions Calculator Available With a large number of… Read more

Could Your Pension be hit by the new Lifetime Allowance?

Posted: 4th Mar 2016 by Nick Lawson Pensions, Wealth Management
Lifetime Allowance

Lifetime Allowance – Will your pension be hit? From April 2016 the government has restricted the tax-breaks on pensions by reducing the ‘Lifetime Allowance’ (LTA). If the combined value of your pensions exceeds this allowance you could face additional tax charges.   Read on to find out: if you are affected how to calculate the… Read more

HMRC Tax Refund Emails – How to identify a fake

Posted: 4th Mar 2016 by Nigel Atkinson Taxation

HMRC Tax Refund Emails – How to Identify a Fake One of the Directors has recently received the attached email regarding a Tax Refund from HMRC – would you know it is a fake?     How can you tell the difference between a genuine email from HMRC and a fake? HMRC will never send… Read more

Compulsory National Living Wage to be introduced in April 2016

Posted: 1st Mar 2016 by Clare Walker Payroll
Personal Savings Allowance

  National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers are entitled to by law. This rate will depend on a worker’s age and if they are an apprentice. Any changes to the rates are normally introduced in October each year.   The… Read more