With the scheme opening yesterday 9th July, if you are looking at buying farm kit, then it could be worth looking into applying for grant funding, if the equipment falls within the guidelines. The grant of 40% of the cost, being £3,000 to £12,000, meaning equipment costing between £7,500 and £30,000 would be eligible for…
Category Archives: Blog
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Did you know there is a government scheme available that can help contribute towards childcare costs which may mean fewer of your employees will need time off at the same time this summer. Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme available to working parents with children from 0-11 years and many parents are not taking advantage of…
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Due to continued expansion, Saint & Co (Carlisle Office) are looking for a full-time hard-working, enthusiastic individual to join our rapidly growing accounts team. The role will involve accounts production (both limited and non-limited) ready for review by senior staff and / or bookkeeping / management accounts preparation. Experience is essential. Xero certification / Sage…
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Established in 1884, Saint & Co is one of the largest accountancy firms in Cumbria. We are seeking a full time office administrator & trainee accounts clerk for our busy Ambleside Office. The ideal candidate will be conscientious, of smart appearance, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be IT literate. Please send your CV…
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The latest Finance Act has reduced the tax writing down allowance for motor cars that emit more than 110 grams of CO2 to just 6% on a reducing balance basis from April 2019. In the case of company cars the vehicle is included in the “special rate” pool which means that even when the car…
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Chris Williams, Partner Manager from AutoEntry, will be introducing you to the app that saves you time – instantly! AutoEntry allows you to automatically process all the paper your business receives without the need to endlessly key in information. Just take photos of all your receipts and save them directly in the app or forward…
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Where the income of one spouse exceeds £60,000 such that the whole of the child benefit is taxed they may be tempted not to claim child benefit at all. This may however limit the amount of State pension and other benefits at a later date. Under current rules Individuals must make National Insurance contributions for…
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Hospital doctors and GPs are lobbying the government to amend the pension tax rules as the current system of restricting tax relief on pension contributions means many doctors paying almost all of the extra salary back in tax if they take on additional responsibilities or work additional shifts. This is an issue that doesn’t just…
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For many working parents, childcare costs can play a large role when planning a return to work, or considering their career options and working hours. Now that childcare vouchers have closed to new entrants, HMRC are reminding employers that help is at hand with Tax-Free Childcare, a government scheme to help working parents with the…
Employers need to submit details of benefits in kind provided to directors and employees by 6 July 2019. Remember that reimbursed expenses no longer need to be reported where they are incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of the employee’s duties. Dispensations from reporting are no longer required.
