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Budget: We need to stimulate a return to higher economic activity

by Martin Gurney on March 12, 2021

The Chancellor’s Budget was as many predicted, according to Martin Gurney, Tax Partner at Haines Watts Swindon. It was relatively neutral from a tax perspective – by that I mean that the Chancellor chose not to impose any significant, adverse …

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Connected companies and tiered corporate tax rates

by Martin Gurney on March 11, 2021

The return of the small companies’ regime Our corporation tax system had become relatively straight-forward – all companies, regardless of size, pay the same rate of corporation tax. Therefore, where there are multiple, related companies (i.e. connected via a group …

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Benefit In Kind Tax Relief VAT

Company Cars – going ‘green’ with low emissions

by Martin Gurney on September 24, 2020

One of the major factors in the emission of Green House Gases is the global use of diesel and petrol across society – particularly when it comes to business. As such, many businesses now include ‘green’ aspects within their company …

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Advice Cashflow Government support

The beginning of the end of Government financial support

by Martin Gurney on June 18, 2020

The beginning of the end of government financial support for businesses and individuals has been announced, as they look to wind down the financial support for those affected by coronavirus. For employers using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, support ceases …

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Buying a business

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Looking for an accountant?

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Don’t let the taxman get a large slice of your cash.

Growing a business?

From small beginnings... Advice on how to grow your business.

Cash flow stopped flowing?

If your cash is drying up – we can help to improve your cashflow.

Buying a business

Looking to buy a business? Find out how to make it a success.

Exiting a business

Don’t let a lifetime of work fall at the final hurdle. Plan your exit.

Expanding internationally

Take advantage of international markets for your business.

Looking for funding

There’s plenty of options, you just need to know where to look.

Selling a business

Advice on how to get the most from your business sale.

Starting a business

Help & advice on sowing the seeds to grow a great business.

Don’t let the taxman get a large slice of
your cash.

From small beginnings... Advice on how to
grow your business.

If your cash is drying up – we can help to
improve your cashflow.

Looking to buy a business? Find out how
to make it a success.

Don’t let a lifetime of work fall at the final
hurdle. Plan your exit.

Take advantage of international markets
for your business.

There’s plenty of options, you just need to
know where to look.

Advice on how to get the most from your
business sale.

Help & advice on sowing the seeds to
grow a great business.