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Entrepreneurs' relief - call for root and branch review
Thursday 10th March 2011
Investors in companies heavily penalised compared to investors in partnerships or LLPs
The current rules on entrepreneurs' relief were written hastily and as a result there are a number of traps for the unwary. These may mean that people who have spent years building up a business may end up with no tax relief on disposal.
New pension rules to hit higher earners with ‘matching’ pension contribution arrangements or those receiving over £50k pa in employer contributions
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Employer pension contributions will inadvertently take many individuals over the new pension contribution threshold, says Mike Fosberry, director at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group.
Capitalise on generous tax rules for furnished holiday lettings while you can
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Owners of furnished holiday lettings who are thinking of improving their properties have until 5 April 2011 to take advantage of some favourable tax rules.
HMRC to spot-check SME record keeping
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Comprehensive programme of business record checks covering VAT, PAYE, NIC, corporation tax and other taxes to hit SMEs
City survey: upturn in confidence
Friday 18th February 2011
London’s financial services sector is seeing a return in confidence although concerns remain over increased regulation, tax and the potential threat from overseas financial centres.
AIM companies still have appetite for fundraising and acquisitions
Thursday 17th February 2011
The appetite for further fundraising and acquisitions among UK-based AIM companies remains undiminished by the economic difficulties of the last couple of years, according to new independent research from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group. 120 UK-based companies from AIM took part in the survey.
Professional Practices Handbook 6th Edition
Thursday 10th February 2011
Bloomsbury Professional is pleased to announce the publication of the Sixth Edition of the Professional Practices Handbook.
VAT hike: many goods and services are exempt from the VAT rise, says Smith & Williamson
Friday 21st January 2011 - Author: John Voyez
Much has been written recently about the rate of VAT going from 17.5% to 20% and, regrettably, some has been inaccurate; so below, John Voyez, VAT director at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group sets the record straight.
The Guildford office of Smith & Williamson hosts a Royal visit when HRH, The Earl of Wessex visits the Community Foundation for Surrey
Wednesday 12th January 2011
The Guildford office of Smith & Williamson has been supporting the Community Foundation for Surrey for over two years and on Wednesday 12 January, received a Royal visit to recognize the work which the Foundation does and the support that the Guildford office provides to the Foundation.
Smith & Williamson appointed liquidators of digital printer in London
Monday 10th January 2011
Liquidators from accountancy and financial services group Smith & Williamson have begun winding up the financial affairs of a London-based digital printer which folded with the loss of 12 jobs.
