2014 Budget Summary

Please find below our 2014 budget summary with the most relevant changes in the budget for our customers. Individuals Personal allowances For people born after 6 April 1948, the personal tax allowance for 2014/15 is £10,000. This will increase to £10,500 from 6 April...

Big Business Tax Avoidance?

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...

Personal Expenses and 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

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...

Key Points from the Autumn Statement 2012

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...