Umar Memon
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The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
As promised, the Government has published the draft clauses if t5he Finance Bill 2012 three months prior to the Budget on 21 March 2012. The clauses are intended for consultation until 10 February 2012. Many of these provisions had been… Read more The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
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Charitable giving at Christmas
If you are not sure what gift to give, don’t forget that donating to charity is always appreciated by all involved. And, provided you are a taxpayer, and make a gift aid declaration, the charity benefits from gift aid. The… Read more Charitable giving at Christmas
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Christmas shopping abroad – know your limits
Christmas is fast approaching, and as the Christmas shopping rush begins, HMRC has issued guidance on the limits to buying abroad. Whether you are jetting off to a non-EU country for a spot of shopping, or buying online from non-EU… Read more Christmas shopping abroad – know your limits
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End of year tax planning pointers
Whether you are a business owner or a full time stay-at-home parent, there are measures you can take now to minimise your tax liability this tax year. Income tax saving for couples Any personal allowance (£7,475 for 2011/12) that is… Read more End of year tax planning pointers
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Passing on a family business
With ‘baby boomers’ now attaining state retirement age there is an increasing number of family businesses that will be handing over the reins in the ensuring years. Research carried out on behalf of the Institute for Family Business (IFB) found… Read more Passing on a family business
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Flexible working: a smarter way to run a business?
What is flexible working? A number of surveys have revealed that more than 95 per cent of workers relate flexible working to having the ability to adapt their way of working, to suit both the employee and the employer. Research… Read more Flexible working: a smarter way to run a business?
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More Austerity, Limited Growth
I listened to the Chancellor deliver his Autumn statement, hoping to find some positive news which I could pass on to you. It was in short supply but amid the gloom there were some nuggets that have been overlooked by… Read more More Austerity, Limited Growth
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November’s Money Facts
Current bank rate 0.5% Quantitative Easing Scheme £275 billion Current inflation 5.2% Read more November’s Money Facts
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Are your savings safe?
October saw 12 banks and building societies have their credit rating reduced, including Lloyds, Santander, RBS, the Co-operative Bank, prompting many to question the safety of their savings. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is the UK’s compensation fund of… Read more Are your savings safe?
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Autumn Statement Predictions
29 November will see Chancellor George Osborne take to the stand to deliver the eagerly anticipated Autumn Statement. The UK economy is in desperate need of a growth spurt, despite the recent £75 billion Quantitative Easing boost, and business groups… Read more Autumn Statement Predictions