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5 things to do in your business today

5 things to do in your business today

Lindsay Farrer

Cash in king Cash is so important for a business, not only to survive but also to thrive. Look at the monies owed to your business (debtors) and make a concerted effort to collect these. Lindsay Farrer, Carlisle accountant says, “This is a really simple step to generate cash in a business but is…

Michelle Ruddick, Senior Manager

Claiming Employment Allowance for 2024/25 in Xero

Michelle Ruddick

Employment allowance allows eligible employers to reduce their Class 1 National Insurance liability by up to £5,000 in a tax year, subject to de minimus state aid limits applicable to your business. You can claim Employment Allowance if you are a business or charity and your employers Class 1 National Insurance liability was less than…

Retiring tax partner's lasting legacy at accountancy firm

Retiring tax partner’s lasting legacy at accountancy firm

Jane Maclachlan

A POPULAR senior partner at an established accountancy firm will leave a lasting legacy as she retires at the end of March. Pauline Jackson was appointed Saint & Co’s first Tax Partner in 2007 and she has significantly developed the company’s tax department in the 25 years since starting with the firm. Under Pauline’s specialist…

Shelly O'Neill

What can I claim for on my Garden Office? What’s the Pro’s and Cons of a Garden Office?

Shelly O'Neill

Can I reclaim the VAT on the cost of my garden office? If you are VAT registered and build it through your business then absolutely YES. Some key pointers below: ▪ Ensure the business pays for all costs, you cannot claim the vat back if you pay personally ▪ If you are planning to use…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Senior to join our team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Senior to join our team

Jane Maclachlan

A highly regarded and well established, ‘ ten partner’ firm of accountants, employing 100 staff in multiply office locations across Cumbria and SW Scotland. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants are looking to hire an experienced Tax Senior with a practice background to join our dedicated tax team in the Carlisle office. Saint & Co are…

When do I need to pay capital gains tax and what reliefs are available?

When do I need to pay capital gains tax and what reliefs are available?

Katy North

A capital gain will arise when a chargeable asset is disposed of for a profit over and above the original cost. Not all assets are subject to capital gains tax. Examples of non chargeable assets include: ‘Wasting Chattels’ which are assets which are considered to have a useful life of no more than 50 years,…

Sharon Inge's amazing story: Cleaner turned manager celebrates 35 years

Sharon Inge’s amazing story: Cleaner turned manager celebrates 35 years

Jane Maclachlan

Sharon Inge’s career with Saint & Co started in the late 1980s when she was asked by senior partner Jim Brunton if she would be interested in a job with the firm. Following a conversation, Jim was so impressed with Sharon’s recent grades in her GCSEs he invited her to embark on a career pathway…

Payroll Manager, Jackie Hemus, outlines the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will rise from 1 April 2024

Payroll Manager, Jackie Hemus, outlines the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will rise from 1 April 2024

Jackie Hemus

From 1 April 2024 the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will rise by the largest amounts since the NMW was introduced. The new NMW hourly rates are: Age of worker NMW Rate Increase in pence Percentage increase National Living Wage (21 and over* £ 11.44 £ 1.02 9.80% 18-20 Year Old Rate £ 8.60 £ …

Partners at Saint & Co, Lindsay Farrer and Alex Dent, break down the key points from today's Spring Budget 2024 announcement.

Partners at Saint & Co, Lindsay Farrer and Alex Dent, break down the key points from today’s Spring Budget 2024 announcement.

Jane Maclachlan

The key points from the Spring Budget 2024 broken down You can tell it’s an Election year with the inclusion of a surprising number of tax cuts announced in the Spring Budget 2024. Here, partners Lindsay Farrer and Alex Dent break down the key points of the Budget announcement. The economic outlook Growth is expected…

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