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R&D Tax Credits – Are you missing out on free cash?

R&D Tax Credits – Are you missing out on free cash? The 2012 Budget statement showed that the government is very keen to reward companies which invest in research and development (R&D). Even more companies are now eligible and the … More >>

The Budget 2012 – Our free summary guide

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs

Regional Growth Fund for SMEs Are you taking advantage of the funding available for your projects and business purchases? The Regional Growth Fund (RGF) is a £2.4bn fund operating across England from 2011 to 2015. It supports projects and programmes … More >>

Year End Tax Planning Guide 2011/12

Year end tax planning guide 2011/12 Are you taking advantage of the available reliefs and exemptions? As the end of the tax year approaches for many businesses; reviewing your affairs now will help you take advantage of the reliefs and … More >>

Salary sacrifice VAT changes: what employers need to know…

Salary sacrifice VAT changes What all employers need to know… From 1 January 2012, new rules on the VAT treatment of certain benefits provided under salary-sacrifice schemes came into force. Here we explain the changes and summarise the key areas … More >>

Double-dip recession threat as economy shrinks

Double-dip recession threat as economy shrinks by 0.2% The UK economy shrank by 0.2% in the last three months of 2011 according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics today, fuelling fears of another recession. The estimate by … More >>

Increase in Annual Investment Allowance perhaps not as generous as it first seemed

Increase in Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) perhaps not as generous as it first seemed… To encourage capital investment by entrepreneurial businesses, the Chancellor announced a doubling of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) for expenditure on plant and machinery from £50,000 … More >>