Congratulations to James Hart on qualifying as a fully-fledged Chartered Certified Accountant after passing his final ACCA exam. James, 29, from Blackpool, joined the WNJ team in 2018 and started on his professional development path from day one. He is a member of the practice’s accounts and audits team. The exams James has taken to […]
Homebuyers are being warned to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax scams following a landmark Court of Appeal decision. HMRC is calling on people purchasing properties to be vigilant of tax agents offering to secure Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) repayments on their behalf where repairs are needed to a property they have bought. Some agents […]
HMRC is encouraging people with additional income streams to understand their tax obligations and get ahead of the January deadline rush. If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for Self Assessment. Filing now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments over time. So-called […]
Individuals saving into a defined contribution pensions scheme are set to be the most impacted by the economic turmoil created by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a new report. In the wake of the “economic turbulence” felt across the globe by the president’s actions, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has produced a […]
The government has increased the interest rate applied to beneficial loan agreements from 2.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent from the start of this month. At first glance that may seem like a small rise but it is a move that could have significant tax implications. Beneficial loan arrangements are typically loans between a […]
Guy’s Thatched Hamlet at Bilsborrow was the perfect canalside setting for WNJ’s summer team event. A great time was had by everyone as they enjoyed the venue’s hospitality and took part in a very competitive crown green bowling tournament which was the centrepiece of the activities. In a hard-fought final Sam Dears, a member of […]
