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Tax rates and allowances are constantly changing, which is why it is important to make sure you are up to date. These guides are designed to provide the latest information but please contact us for guidance and advice.

Topical information

2012 Budget

This year's Budget aimed to stabilise the economy, simplify the tax system and boost growth.
Read our Budget summary here.

Finance Bill 2012

Finance Bill 2012 has been published and is currently going through Parliament. Read our summary here.

Budget 2012
A comprehensive summary of the key announcements made.
Paying less income tax
The basics of personal tax including, personal allowances, the numbers game, children and tax, tax credits and looking forward.
Year end tax planning
In this guide we consider some of the ways you might act now to help achieve a more secure future for you, your family and your business.
Minimising capital taxes
Includes, Capital gains tax and Inheritance tax.
Tax efficient investments
The information in this fact sheet is necessarily of a general nature, and we strongly recommend that you consult with us before taking any action.
2012/13 financial planning guide
An extensive review of personal and business planning and tax saving opportunities for 2012/13.
Tax planning for business owners
Tax planning for business owners including the choice of accounting date for sole traders and partnerships, what if you have more than one business, and extracting profits from a company.
Tax rates and allowances
This area of our site includes all the rates for the tax year 2012/13 as well as including comparative rates and allowances for the for the previous tax year.
Offshore issues update
Includes going abroad to live and remittance basis.
VAT
For a wealth of advice and information on aspects of VAT, including essential tips for VAT planning, and how to survive the VAT inspector's visit, visit our VAT guides.
PAYE and NI
Why not use our payslip calculator to check your net pay?
IR35 centre
The term IR35 relates to legislation intended to apply a PAYE and NIC charge on earnings from a company or partnership which is termed an 'intermediary' by the rules.
Tax and business calendar
Looking to reduce your tax liability, Visit this year's financial planning guide.
Autumn Statement 2011
Our concise report to the announcements made in the Autumn Statement 2011.
Budget archive
Historical information relating to previous Budgets reports.
Finance Bill 2012
A summary of key tax changes published in the Finance Bill 2012, in which tax measures announced in Budget 2011 and 2012 come into force.
The Finance Bill 2011
The coalition government has taken the new and welcome step of publishing draft clauses for the 2011 Finance Act.
Regulation changes from April 2012
Each year, the government introduces regulatory changes affecting businesses on two common commencement dates - April and October.