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Taxation

As tax advisers, our objective is to work closely with you to ensure you pay the minimum tax required by law. We will help you to understand the tax implications of your actions, in order that you can plan ahead and conduct your affairs in a tax efficient way.

Corporation Tax Services

Under Corporation Tax Self Assessment (CTSA), the legal responsibility for correctly calculating the corporation tax liability falls on business owners. We understand the issues facing owner-managed businesses and can prepare tax returns in a timely and efficient manner. We will also calculate your company's tax liability and assist with the calculation of any quarterly instalment payments.

The increased reporting obligations, investigation policies on the part of the tax authorities and harsher penalties for non-compliance mean that your time and resources can be taken up with tax administration. We will help to minimise corporate tax exposure and relieve the administrative burden of compliance with current tax legislation. Effective corporate tax planning can also result in significant improvements in your bottom line.

Personal Tax (including sole-traders and partnerships)

We are experienced in income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax and through the UK200 Group network have access to specialist providers for complex planning and advisory services

Self Assessment
We have the expertise and software to take the headache out of the form filling and compliance aspect of Self Assessment. We can provide you with practical advice on personal tax positions and the planning opportunities available to you. We can complete tax returns, calculate any tax liability and advise you on exactly when to make payments and how much to pay.

Personal Tax Planning
Today, more and more emphasis is being put on taxpayers' individual responsibilities and everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax position and ensure they meet the compliance requirements. Our specialist tax team can provide you with year-round advice on all aspects of personal taxation.

Estate Planning
Few of us like to think about dying, however the relevant legislation requires us to plan well in advance. This means making the necessary provisions now. There are many tax opportunities available and the earlier arrangements are made, the greater the chance of taking full advantage of our complicated tax system.

When planning to transfer an Estate, it is important that adequate provision is made - and getting the right balance requires considerable skill and foresight – along with a detailed knowledge of the current tax regime. We provide a discreet comprehensive estate planning service that includes:

• Help with planning and reviewing a will
• Making full use of exemptions and lower tax rates on lifetime transfers
• Optimising lifetime transfers between family members
• Transferring agricultural or business property
• Transferring assets into trust
• Arranging adequate life assurance to cover potential inheritance tax liabilities

We also have expertise in dealing with trusts; a relatively easy and very tax efficient way to set aside assets for future beneficiaries outside the inheritance tax net. We can advise on the most suitable type of trust to fulfil your wishes, assist in setting up the trust and provide the full range of accounting services required for trust management.

VAT

VAT (Value Added Tax) is one of the most complex taxes imposed on businesses and which many inadvertently overpay or underpay. A constant stream of detailed changes to the regulations and the growing demands of HM Revenue & Customs mean VAT compliance can be a difficult administrative process.

We can help you to comply with the regulations and to minimise the risk. To help you manage this complex area, we provide an efficient, cost-effective VAT service, which includes:

• Assistance with VAT registration
• Advice on VAT planning and administration
• Use of the most appropriate scheme
• VAT control and reconciliation
• Help with completing VAT returns
• Planning to minimise future problems with HM Revenue & Customs, and attending and assisting with routine visits from HM Revenue & Customs

Inland Revenue Investigations (Tax or VAT)

Being the subject of an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs can be a stressful and worrying experience.

We have already referred to VAT. When these disputes result in a tribunal, we can assist and advise. Since the onset of personal and corporate self-assessment, Revenue staff can review cases on a 'sample basis'; consequently, tax investigations have become more frequent. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with Inland Revenue investigations, whether they are enquiries into an individual’s tax return under the self-assessment regime, more detailed enquiries or employer-related investigations into PAYE and P11d compliance. If you are about to be the subject of an investigation, we can provide expert help and support.

An investigation will undoubtedly result in additional professional work being undertaken. The amount of work will depend upon the complexity of the case but the cost could be substantial. With the increased risk of such investigations we have linked with a third party who can provide an annual insurance policy to protect you and your business from those unexpected costs.

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