Vale & West Chartered Accountants Blog

Businesses can make big tax savings when disposing of assets

With business costs rising as inflation soars, we want to remind companies about the tax incentives that can save businesses thousands of pounds.

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Could you be missing out on tax savings?

With the soaring cost of living squeezing pockets, no one wants to be paying more tax than they should be. Read More

New hospitality champion to help deliver on training and education

While the hospitality industry enjoyed an early summer uplift with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations getting the tills ringing, recruitment within the sector remains a problem. Read More

Pay boost for millions as National Insurance threshold rises

Further changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) kick in from July this year and will be a welcome boost for most taxpayers who suffered an increase in April.

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Subcontractors: Be aware of your Construction Industry Scheme obligations

If you work for a contractor, you must be on top of your obligations under the Government’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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Small but mighty: the SMEs powering the UK economy

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) contribute massively to the UK economy, accounting for more than £2 trillion in turnover, new research has revealed.

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Jubilee provides extra bounce as business revenues on the rise

A royal Platinum Jubilee bounce is helping drive UK business ahead, as 60 per cent of SMEs expect to see a lift in revenues this quarter.

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What is the Construction Industry Scheme?

If you are a contractor, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is something that you will need to familiarise yourself with to avoid falling behind and facing penalties.

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Training schemes address labour and skills shortage in hospitality

The labour and skills shortages across the UK and within hospitality are well documented, but even if you don’t know your cruet from your Creuset, opportunities may be opening up.

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Foreign property owner register to help crackdown on money laundering

As the war in Ukraine rages, the Government has taken steps to crackdown on foreign criminals attempting to launder money through UK property ownership.

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