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Taxing second homes

Earlier this month (May 2016) the residents of St Ives in Cornwall voted overwhelmingly to restrict the purchase of new build homes to those who can prove they intend to live in the property for more than six months in … Continue reading

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SME opportunities

It can be tough running an SME business. You may be smaller and more flexible than some monoliths which been around for decades but you still have to cover all of the day-to-day business operations without the support infrastructure which … Continue reading

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Taxing inherited pensions

Amid all the talk of Panama papers and offshore tax havens, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that when it comes to taxation there are some things which should be taxed and some which shouldn’t. Understanding … Continue reading

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SME tax benefits

Calling all SMEs and micro businesses; are you fully aware of the tax reliefs which are available to you? If you’re not then you aren’t alone. A survey carried out on behalf of Direct Line for Business has revealed that … Continue reading

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Charity Bequests

If you have ever considered leaving money to charity in your will then you are not alone. New research by Smee & Ford has revealed that some 15% of wills include a charitable bequest and that this figure is on … Continue reading

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SME Tax – Every penny counts

Calling all small businesses, freelancers and consultants: how vigorously do you calculate your expenses claims? No I’m not talking about over-claiming; quite the contrary, I’m talking here about all those small expenses which many of you seemingly don’t even bother … Continue reading

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Tax changes hit gift aid

In our March article ‘Use it or lose it’ we commented about the way in which changes in the 2016/17 tax year could affect gift aid. This is such an important subject, particularly for charities and for those who make … Continue reading

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5 Star Review for Newshams Tax Advisers

We love exceeding our clients’ expectations and really appreciate the reviews and testimonials from our delighted clients. Our good friend Kamal Harris at Division 1 Marketing (http://division1marketing.com/) / kamal@division1marketing.com has kindly put together an amazing testimonial video which you can check … Continue reading

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The Panama effect

There is a fine line between legitimate tax planning and tax evasion. In fact, over the last few years it could be said that the line is becoming ever thinner as governmental and public pressure encourage individuals and organisations not … Continue reading

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Use it or lose it

For many in 2016 the return from the Easter break characterises one thing; the fast-approaching end of the tax year.  As in previous years, those who are in position to make the most of their annual ISA allowance but have … Continue reading

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