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Tax & audit

Because we establish a one-to-one relationship with each client we are able to offer timely, individual advice on how to improve your business or personal finances.

As leading edge accountants we have developed innovative client-focused services that provide not only all the reliable background support you would expect from a professional firm but also forward-thinking advice on how to improve your situation.

Audit
Business owners traditionally regard the annual audit as a cost centre - a necessary evil that adds no value to the business. Frankly, this is often the case but the rules on statutory audits have now been relaxed to the point that most owner managed businesses do not require a statutory audit and so can use the fees for other purposes. A thorough review of financing and the associated costs? A comprehensive tax plan? Retirement strategies? If you still require an annual audit then we can put you in touch with the best people for the task. We are not registered auditors but we are always happy to advise on your legal requirements and the options available to you.
Corporate tax planning
Corporation tax represents a substantial part of your trading costs. Moreover, the increased reporting obligations, robust investigation policies on the part of the tax authorities, and harsher penalties for non-compliance mean that an undue amount of your time and resources can be taken up collecting revenue for the Government.
Personal tax planning
With the tax regime becoming more complex and more emphasis being put on taxpayers' individual responsibilities, everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax position and ensure they meet all the compliance requirements.
Retirement strategies
Everyone hopes to maintain the same standard of living in retirement as they presently enjoy while working, but to achieve this requires considerable forward planning.
Self assessment
The term 'self assessment' is proving to be one of the great misnomers of all time. Many taxpayers struggle to understand the complex tax returns and complete them correctly.
Trusts and executorships
Trusts are relatively easy and very tax efficient way to set aside assets for future beneficiaries outside of the inheritance tax net. We can advise on the most suitable type of trust for your purposes, set up trusts, and provide a full range of accounting services for trusts.