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The change to 31st March year ends

As per MTD, the government have announced, with virtually no consultation with the profession, the proposal to change partnerships and sole traders year end to 31st March. This is no doubt to facilitate further computerisation in due course. So. We … Continue reading

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Budget – March 2024

Please find the full budget speech for your information. We will pick up on any particular detail later.     Madam Deputy Speaker… As we mourn the tragic loss of life in Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister reminded us … Continue reading

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Nigel Farage – the tip of the iceberg?

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

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Telephone system

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.

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Death is no excuse…………..?

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

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Blakesley Show – 5th August 2023

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

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Morley Research station visit

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

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Just a reminder……….

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

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The VAT Man cometh

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

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Oh dear……………..

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

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