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PAYE: top tips to help you pay the right amount of tax

Those who have recently retired, changed jobs or receive benefits-in-kind are most at risk of overpaying or underpaying via the PAYE system.

Brazil private equity reaches critical mass, but many opportunities untapped

Private equity opportunities for UK investors in Brazil have never been better, but remain relatively untapped, according to a report published today.

Tax and the coalition government: first 100 days - what next?

Comment from Richard Mannion, national tax director of Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group.

Smith & Williamson part of Time to Pay panel

Smith & Williamson has been selected by HMRC to participate in a panel of firms to supply independent business reviews to companies planning to apply for Time to Pay (TTP).

Salary sacrifice retail vouchers are now subject to VAT

Employers should be careful in their reaction to this ECJ ruling.

Stephen Drew and Philip Quigley enjoy new roles at Smith & Williamson

Stephen Drew and Philip Quigley have been appointed to Head of London Assurance and Business Services (ABS) and National Head of Transaction Services respectively. These appointments stem from Giles Murphy’s decision to focus more on the national ABS practice and to head Smith & Williamson’s Professional Practices Group.

Summer Blues

This article recently appeared in the Irish News

We are all aware of the old adage that begins “sell in May and go away…” which is a reflection of the summer doldrums in the market.  It is, without doubt, one of the most difficult times for trading in the market: with holidays being taken and low trading volumes generally, there can be some disproportionate movements and markets sometimes seem to make less sense. 

Surviving a shaky recovery

This article recently appeared in the Belfast Telegraph

The last few months have been traumatic for the stock market.  Here investors have had to contend with the General Election and the reality of a hung parliament resulting in a coalition government, which, although part of everyday life for many European countries, is a distant memory for the UK.

UK student workers earn over £6,400 tax-free

Thousands of UK students planning to supplement their income by working during the summer holidays should ensure that their employer issues them with a P38(S) form when they start work, warns Richard Mannion, national tax director at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group.

31 July tax deadline: Check your statement and save money in these difficult times

HM Revenue & Customs has sent out millions of statements to the UK’s self-employed and others with untaxed income reminding them to pay their second tax instalment for the 2009-10 tax year by 31 July.