Fears of energy supply disruption

by | Oct 10, 2013 | Featured, SME

The manufacturers organisation, the EEF has warned that some Yorkshire manufacturers are concerned about losing their power supply this winter. Andy Tuscher the regional director for the North has been quoted in the Yorkshire Post as saying, “We need an energy...

Companies House Scam Emails

by | Sep 9, 2013 | Featured, SME

Be warned. Companies House have released the following statement: 04/09/13 @11:00PM: We have been made aware that random emails claiming to be from Companies House are being sent. These mails have NOT been generated by Companies House and we strongly advise you not to...

Big Business Tax Avoidance?

by | Sep 5, 2013 | tax

Here at Courtley West, we had a good chuckle at this short video the BBC put up explaining how the large multi-national organisations are cutting down on their tax bills. We hope you enjoy it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23961470...

Success for the Yorkshire Dales Meat Company

by | Jun 5, 2013 | SME

At Courtley West we always love to hear about our fellow Yorkshire businesses doing well. That’s why we’re pleased to hear about the family run business near Bedale winning a new deal to supply 16 new Adsa stores across the Northern England. The company...

Personal Expenses and Tax

by | Mar 7, 2013 | employees, employers, expenses, HMRC, tax

This crops up time and time again and so we thought we’d write up a little article to let you know where you stand with the taxman and how it works. The basic rule for work-related expenses is that they are tax deductible where they are incurred wholly and exclusively...

Fraudulent E-mail Regarding HMRC Tax Refund

by | Jan 30, 2013 | HMRC, refund, tax

It has come to our attention that an email is in circulation advising that you have received a tax refund from HMRC, the email then requires you to click on a link to go through the government gateway. HMRC will NEVER email you advising of a refund. See the attached...

RTI Penalties

by | Dec 16, 2012 | employers, HMRC, PAYE, tax

RTI Penalties HMRC had threatened penalties for those employers that don’t comply with the new RTI rule, here’s an update to see what the latest is. What is RTI? (Real Time Information) Starting from April 2013, all employers must send details of salary, tax and...

Key Points from the Autumn Statement 2012

by | Dec 6, 2012 | HMRC, tax

George Osbourne has delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement we’ve summarised the key points covering business, individuals & pensions. BUSINESS The small companies rate of tax is to be left at 20% but the main corporation tax rate will be cut by a further 1% to 21% by...