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April Tax Tips & News

Welcome… To April’s Tax Tips & News, our newsletter designed to bring you tax tips and news to keep you one step ahead of the taxman. If you need further assistance just let us know or you can send us … Continue reading

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March Tax Tips & News

Welcome… To our first edition of Tax Tips & News. Here at Sleigh & Story we are constantly looking for ways to do more for our clients.  We are therefore delighted to announce that we will be producing a monthly … Continue reading

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Today’s Budget – Summary of tax and national insurance implications

Here’s a useful summary of the key tax and national insurance changes announced in today’s Budget. Personal allowance will be raised to £10,000 from next year, not from 2015 as previously planned. Main rate of corporation tax will be reduced … Continue reading

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Tax Q & A’s – Debbie’s monthly editorial

Q: My Company’s year-end is 31 March.  What should I consider before the year-end to reduce the amount of corporation tax I have to pay? A: Here are a few suggestions to consider and things to watch out for: Ensure … Continue reading

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Autumn Statement 2012 – Key tax points

Corporation tax – The main rate of corporation tax is to fall from 22% to 21% from April 2014 – the lowest rate of any major Western economy.  The small profits corporation tax rate, which can be claimed by qualifying companies … Continue reading

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Festive tax tips – Christmas parties, bonuses, gifts to staff and customers

No doubt many of you have started planning the staff Christmas party, so as Christmas starts approaching I answer your festive tax questions in advance of any cash outlay! Q: I want to give my staff a cash bonus at … Continue reading

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Tax Q & A’s – Debbie’s monthly editorial for Grapevine readers

Every month Debbie Story answers your questions in the local Grapevine magazine. Q:  Do I need to run a payroll, even if I only have one employee who doesn’t earn enough to pay tax? A: If you employ someone – even … Continue reading

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Tax Q & A’s – Debbie’s monthly editorial for Grapevine readers

Every month Debbie Story answers your questions in the local Grapevine magazine. Q: I have my own company but due to cash flow problems I have had to pay for business expenses using my own account. My personal bank account is … Continue reading

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On The Buses – Olive & Blakey v Peter & Debbie – Spot the difference?

Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice has kindly included Sleigh & Story on their latest advertising campaign for their ’99er’ membership scheme. Is there an uncanny resemblance to Olive & Blakey from On the Buses?       Can you spot the difference? … Continue reading

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Directors Remuneration Strategy

    Salary   A salary is a payment made to the director by the company through PAYE.  It is deducted as an expense in the accounts and therefore reduces the amount of corporation tax that the company has to … Continue reading

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