Author Archives: harris

Not surprisingly, Mr.Farage has enjoyed much type space concerning the withdrawal of his banking facilities by Coutts. Yesterday we learned that Liz Truss had also struggled to open a bank account. Both parties have leapt to the conclusion that the … Continue reading →

Apologies for any difficulties with regards to the telephone system. We went ‘digital’ a year or so ago and the system is just not reliable and we are in process of changing it for a different version.

We are currently dealing with a penalty where Companies House currently do not accept that the death of the client’s bookkeeper might have prevented the timely submission of the accounts.  The reader will also remember that the VAT penalty regime … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the 138th show is to be held on 5th August at the Maidford showground. A warm invitation is extended to all clients and contacts. We are also sponsoring the Heart of England cattle championship in tandem … Continue reading →

On June 14th some 35 intrepid souls travelled to the Morley Agricultural Foundation in Norfolk to visit the farm and learn of the projects that are currently being carried out. Alongside various trial plots we learned of carbon capture techniques … Continue reading →

The SFP / Basic Farm Payment claim form is required to be submitted by May 15th. Do not forget.

Just a warning that whilst in the past VAT refunds did not attract penalties for late submission, all that has now changed. Moving forward, even VAT refunds that have been submitted late will now attract penalties. So, in practice, please … Continue reading →

Since the last post much has taken place; little good. Putin, Good bye to Boris and the Queen and now a brave / stupid mini budget. It is currently difficult to see how this might play out. What is also … Continue reading →

After predictions of doom, we are pleased to be able to report that the major capital taxes, CGT and IHT have remained surprisingly untouched. Indeed, many of the rates and bands are stated to remain unchanged until 2026. Whether this … Continue reading →

Please find the full statement as issued yesterday. The glib comment being it appears to be a good Labour Party budget.