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By Armstrong Watson

18th July 2024

Don’t forget pensions when you divorce

There are so many things to consider in a divorce, with home and support naturally the first you would focus on. It’s also important that people think of valuable assets, such as pensions, when considering how they split their money.

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By Justin Rourke

10th July 2024

Financial planning under a Labour Government

What does Labour election victory mean for your financial plans? There may be potential changes to tax and allowances but a good financial plan will be well-placed to adapt. 

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By Graham Poles

5th July 2024

A new government: family wealth and Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Inheritance tax is one area that the new government may look to make changes. Graham Poles, Personal Tax Partner, considers what those changes may be.

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By Brian Rudkin

2nd July 2024

4 tax saving tips for employees

It can be easy to overlook tax opportunities that can save you money, but here are four little-known tax rules/reliefs that you may be able to take advantage of.

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By Benjamin Walsh

29th June 2024

Audit your NHS pension to identify costly errors

The prevalence of errors in NHS pension records is a pressing issue, with reports of nearly 20% of records containing mistakes. These errors can lead to significant financial consequences, from incorrect annual allowance tax charges to discrepancies in accrued pension benefits.

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By Graham Poles

26th June 2024

3 important tax tips for university students and their parents

Income Tax on student earnings, funding your children through university or purchasing a student house are three tax planning points of which you should be aware if your children are heading off to university or already undertaking their studies. 

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By Armstrong Watson

28th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: Could salary sacrifice help your recruitment challenges?

Armstrong Watson's latest survey found more than a third of businesses find it ‘very difficult to recruit’. Offering salary sacrifice opportunities is one of several ways many businesses can incentivise their current and prospective workforce.

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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants, Business & Financial Advisers

Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its aim to be the ‘go to’ accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the North of England following the acquisition of successful, long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers.

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By Andy Poole

25th April 2024

Planning for Managing Partner Succession: A Key to Business Continuity

Whether you are a national law practice or a small local firm, one of the key decisions that must be made will be the succession of the managing partner. It is 100% certain that this will happen at some point if the firm is to continue … it’s just a matter of when and to whom!

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Child Benefit Cuts

By Armstrong Watson

26th March 2024

The Child Benefit trap and how to avoid it

If either you or your partner has an income of more than £60,000 a year before tax then you’ll have to pay back some (or all) of your Child Benefit in the form of extra Income Tax. 

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