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…
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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…
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,…
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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…
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 £ …
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Partners at Saint & Co, Lindsay Farrer and Alex Dent, break down the key points from today’s Spring Budget 2024 announcement.
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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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A SIMPLE five-step process can help people understand if they or their loved ones are likely to face Inheritance Tax bills, a busy conference heard. The complex issue was broken down into bite-size chunks when members of the public attended the free event hosted by leading accountants Saint & Co at The Auctioneer in Carlisle….
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Accountancy firm enlists bumper intake of 17 apprentices as part of ongoing learning programme A LEADING Cumbrian accountancy firm has supercharged its commitment to the ongoing learning and professional development of its staff – by enlisting 17 new apprentices. Saint & Co offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes across four office bases in Cumbria to…
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Accountancy firm enlists bumper intake of 17 apprentices as part of ongoing learning programme A LEADING Cumbrian accountancy firm has supercharged its commitment to the ongoing learning and professional development of its staff – by enlisting 17 new apprentices. Saint & Co offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes across four office bases in Cumbria to…
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Accountancy firm enlists bumper intake of 17 apprentices as part of ongoing learning programme A LEADING Cumbrian accountancy firm has supercharged its commitment to the ongoing learning and professional development of its staff – by enlisting 17 new apprentices. Saint & Co offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes across four office bases in Cumbria to…
