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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.

We hope you find the information we post interesting.

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30th May 2024
Tax Implications on a Building Project Friend & Grant Accountants

Reviewing the Tax Implications of your Building Project

When starting on any building project there are 4 key areas to consider for tax opportunities. A careful review and consideration of all factors can lead to the discovery of potential tax savings leaving you free to focus on your project, knowing your tax affairs are expertly managed and your cash flow is protected.

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23rd May 2024
Passing on shares in the Family Investment Company Friend & Grant Accountants

Passing on shares in the Family Investment Company

Calling all property investors! Have you considered succession planning for your Investment Company? Inheritance Tax can sound daunting or a long way off, but proactive and early planning can significantly reduce your future liability and help keep the wealth you’ve accumulated in your family! Let’s dive into how setting up a trust could help achieve this…

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22nd May 2024

May 2024 Property Newsletter

Updates on the Furnished Holiday Lettings announcement, Scottish Private sector rents increase in the past year, The Public consultation on Land Transaction Tax reliefs in Wales and an overview of UK Private rents and house prices: April 2024.

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16th May 2024
5 practical uses for a trust Friend & Grant Accountants

5 Practical Uses for a Trust

Many believe that trusts are only of use to the extremely wealthy, and you may not think they’re of any help to you – but we’re here to break that stereotype! In this blog we’ll explore the more practical uses of a trust that can make them invaluable to anyone regardless of wealth.

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14th May 2024

May 2024 Newsletter

In our May 2024 newsletter we look at the MTD Testing launching for self assessment, New guidance on work travel from HMRC, The risks of investing in an unquoted trading company, capital losses on shares in unquoted trading companies and EIS tax relief.

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9th May 2024
Top 10 Mistakes When Taking on Your First Employees Friend & Grant Accountants

Top 10 Mistakes When Taking on Your First Employees

Taking on your first employee is a significant milestone for any business owner, However building a team from scratch is challenging and comes with pitfalls that can impact your business's health and culture. We share the top 10 mistakes many people make when taking on employees and how to avoid them.

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2nd May 2024
5 key ingredients for a successful R&D claim Friend & Grant Accountants

5 key ingredients for a successful R&D claim

With HMRC cracking down on R&D claims, it is now more important than ever to ensure you have a robust claim in place to withstand scrutiny. Let’s explore the 5 key ingredients in ensuring you have the recipe for a successful R&D claim.

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25th Apr 2024
Buying a commercial property through your SIPP Friend & Grant Accountants

Buying a commercial property through your SIPP

Everyone knows that you can invest your pension in various stocks and shares, however you can also invest it in commercial property! Whether that be your company premises, an industrial unit, a pub or a shop, there are some very valuable tax reliefs to be had.

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19th Apr 2024

April 2024 Property Newsletter

The latest updates for the property market for April 2024 including the Key measures for landlords from the budget, Housing Cladding Remediation in Scotland and the housing market forecast for Wales.

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