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Welcome to the Friend and Grant blog area.

Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

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11th Jul 2024
My employer has offered me share options – what do I need to know Friend & Grant Accountants

My employer has offered me share options – What do I need to know?

Employers may offer share option awards to their employees as an incentive to retain key people. As an employee, this is a great opportunity, but the tax implications must be understood to avoid any unwanted tax bills!

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4th Jul 2024
Mastering Currency Fluctuations Efficient Solutions for Regular Foreign Transactions Friend & Grant Accountants

Mastering Currency Fluctuations: Efficient Solutions for Regular Foreign Transactions

Mastering currency fluctuations is crucial for businesses. Our partnership with TorFX offers secure, fast, and cost-effective currency transfer solutions, tailored to both private and business needs. Benefit from competitive rates, expert guidance, and dedicated support for seamless international transactions.

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27th Jun 2024
Feedback Failure Understanding the Barriers in Providing Feedback Friend & Grant Accountants

Feedback Failure: Understanding the Barriers When Providing Feedback

Anyone employing staff will know how hard it is to give negative feedback to team members. We explore the right and wrong ways of giving feedback and provide tips on how to make your words effective.

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20th Jun 2024
VAT on private school fees – using the tax system to make fees more affordable Friend & Grant Accountants

VAT on private school fees – using the tax system to make fees more affordable

There has been a lot of press about the projected VAT on school fees. In this blog we explore ways you could use the tax system to help reduce the burden of school fees increases.

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19th Jun 2024

June 2024 Property Newsletter

Our June 2024 update including, The Bank of England interest rate and potential impact on mortgages, Information around the Construction Industry Scheme: 2024/25, the forthcoming general election What does this mean for property landlords? and finally the Scottish housing bill

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13th Jun 2024
Do I need to pay tax on my online earnings Friend & Grant Accountants

Do I need to pay tax on my online earnings?

HMRC recently issued ‘nudge letters’ targeting online influencers and content creators warning that they may not have paid enough tax. So the question you may be asking is, do I need to pay tax on my online income?

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11th Jun 2024

June 2024 Newsletter

In our June 2024 newsletter we look at the general election and the possible tax implications, Private mileage and employee reimbursements and HMRC interest rates staying put at 2.25%.

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11th Jun 2024

Tech Time Newsletter June 2024

In our latest edition of our Tech Time newsletter we look at how new Apple & Microsoft are focussing on the potential offered by generative AI, the huge amounts being invested into the UK tech sector and the future of self driving cars.

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6th Jun 2024
Thinking of Incorporating your Business Friend & Grant Accountants

Thinking of Incorporating your Business?

Thinking about incorporating your business? We explore the advantages and disadvantages to consider when making this all important decision in your business journey.

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