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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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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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18th Apr 2024
Why should I review my financial figures Friend & Grant Accountants

Why should I review my financial figures?

Regularly reviewing financial performance is crucial for informed decision-making. Monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly reports offer timely insights. From basic cash flow and profit & loss to detailed KPI analysis. Take control, plan ahead, and optimise your business.

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14th Apr 2024

April Newsletter 2024

In our April 2024 newsletter we look at the changes to child benefit and why many couples may now be able to restart claims, cash accounting from 2024, changes to the basis of assessment, details of MTD for income tax reports, furnished holiday lettings from 6th April, camping pods and capital allowances and more changes to R&D!

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11th Apr 2024
What is tax planning Why Should I do it Friend & Grant Accountants

What is tax planning? Why Should I do it?

Beyond just numbers, tax planning is about maximising wealth whilst minimising tax liabilities. Our aim is to ensure you are optimising all tax saving opportunities both personally and in your company. We explore what really happens in a tax planning meeting.

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4th Apr 2024
Have you declared your company dividends correctly Friend & Grant Accountants

Have you declared your company dividends correctly?

HMRC have started writing “nudge letters” to taxpayers who they believe may have not declared dividend income on recent tax returns. We can help if you have received such a letter or believe you may have undeclared income.

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28th Mar 2024
5 things to consider when buying purchasing a commercial property Friend & Grant Accountants

5 things to consider when buying a commercial property 

Thinking of purchasing a commercial property? Planning ahead offers the potential opportunity for huge tax savings! We share 5 top tips to consider when purchasing a commercial property.

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21st Mar 2024
Tax avoidance schemes – Landlords beware! Friend & Grant Accountants

Tax avoidance schemes – Landlords beware!

The saying goes: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!" This applies to landlords who trusted advice from entities like Property 118 or Less Tax 4 Landlords. Both have gained attention in the property sector and received DOTAS numbers from HMRC for tax avoidance schemes. If you're affected, take action now to address your tax situation.

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21st Mar 2024

Tech Time Newsletter March 2024

We review the expected global trends for 2024, how AI is already changing the way we work and what is meant by financial engineering.

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