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Tax authorities send medical profession an unwelcome health warning

Doctors and dentists should act quickly following the government's latest 'Tax Health Plan' initiative.

Smith & Williamson provides full service accounting and tax advice to Russell Jones & Walker as it joins the world’s first listed law firm, Slater & Gordon

Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group, has advised law firm, Russell Jones & Walker ("RJW"), as it joins forces with Australia’s Slater & Gordon, the world’s first publicly listed law firm.  The move comes at a critical time of change in the UK legal industry as the Legal Services Act opens the market to outside investment.

10 Key points to include in your shareholders’ agreement

Business owners should set aside the time early on in their relationship to discuss and agree a shareholders’ agreement. It may help to avoid the disruption and additional costs likely to be involved in resolving any future issues.

Are you ready for a new tax year?

Use our handy checklist to find out if you are ready for a new tax year.

How to build a business with purpose

In the modern world of consumerism and enterprise, we are fast developing an immunity to brands. Information overload and incessant marketing have desensitised people to brands and the messages they churn out. Today’s business must therefore be smart when creating its brand identity and culture. Successful brands must be associated with memorable and evocative feelings, with a cause, a purpose and a strong personality.

Extension to 31 January tax deadline: proceed with care

Comments from Richard Mannion, national tax director at Smith & Williamson:

"An HMRC spokesman has been reported as saying that, because of the strike action planned by HMRC staff on 31 January, no penalties will be charged for the late filing of 2010/11 tax returns provided they are submitted electronically before midnight on 2nd February..."

Slimming your costs without sacrificing staff

Many employers are searching for alternatives to redundancy that allow them to reduce staff costs while keeping the talent in their business. Here’s 10 ways you can save money without losing your people.

Time running out for thousands of people to claim over-paid tax

The deadlines for claiming over-payments of tax by people outside the self assessment system are being curtailed substantially. 31 January 2012 is the deadline to claim overpayments from 2005/06.

Citywire interviews Chris Kenny, investment director, on the investment outlook for 2012

Rehearsing the future with scenario planning

For many growth businesses, the frequency and impact of unexpected events can be alarming and difficult to handle. But with the use of creative foresight and a technique known as ‘scenario planning’, businesses can spot opportunities and make good decisions to help manage future uncertainties.