HM Revenue Customs thinks the solution lies in the use of online

By Gary Robinson / August 4, 2023

HMRC Annual Report shows some important trends for business owners HMRC’s annual report was published last week, and it shows that they failed to meet many of their key customer services measures in 2022-23. Customer satisfaction dropped to 79% from 82% last year and telephone performance has also declined with an average wait of 16…

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HMRC fined 300,000 tax payers

By Gary Robinson / February 4, 2023

A record 11.7 million people submitted their tax returns on time, but over 300,000 taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline This compared with 10.2m completed returns by the 2021 deadline, although HMRC did extend the filing period due to the fallout from the pandemic. On 31 January, 861,085 taxpayers filed online to meet the deadline,…

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Change at No10 Downing Street

By Gary Robinson / November 6, 2022

A new period of this government begins for us all, again! We have a new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak and a new cabinet facing the toughest economic conditions in decades. So what actions can we expect from the government in the next few weeks? Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will outline the UK’s tax and spending programme on…

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Importance of a Will

By Gary Robinson / September 17, 2022

When both partner’s income and assets are vital for the household’s financial security, it will inevitably mean financial difficulty for the survivor should either of them die.  With the right financial planning you can minimise the problems for your loved ones and here are a few reminders of the essentials: Write your will Without a…

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How much is my business worth?

By Gary Robinson / September 4, 2022

This is a question many of our clients want an answer to! The truth is, it depends on a range of factors and any valuation is only helpful as a guide for planning forward. The ultimate value of a business is the price a willing buyer is prepared to pay for it.   The prevailing economic…

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Business News

By Gary Robinson / November 5, 2021

Welcome to our round up of the latest business news for our clients. Please contact us if you want to talk about how these updates affect your business. We are here to support you!COP26 – UN Climate change conferenceThe UK is hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow until…

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Remote Recruitment

By Gary Robinson / July 15, 2021

We have had three national lockdowns, various restrictions remain in place, and many forced to work from home for the majority of last year, the workplace has changed dramatically ‘Work’ as we once knew it has become more and more digital, as organisations adopt an increasingly hybrid approach. As a result, recruiters have had to…

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Covid 19 Newsletter

By Gary Robinson / December 6, 2020

C19 NEWSLETTER ‘ECONOMIC EMERGENCY HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN’ In his spending review yesterday Rishi Sunak said the “economic emergency” caused by Covid-19 has only just begun, as he warned the virus would mean lasting damage to growth and jobs. Official forecasts now predict the biggest economic decline in 300 years. The UK economy is expected…

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Covid-19 Grants

By Gary Robinson / November 12, 2020

People and businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the government’s plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister announced today (31 October). Throughout the crisis the government’s priority has been to protect lives and livelihoods. Today the Prime Minister said…

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Paying Your Tax By Direct Debit Monthly

By Gary Robinson / November 2, 2020

People owe debt to HMRC for a variety of reasons and the best payment solution differs from individual to individual. HMRC takes its responsibility seriously to make sure that people who can pay do so on time, whilst providing extra, bespoke support to people facing financial hardship or in personal difficulty. If you’re facing difficulty…

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