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What is shareholder protection insurance and why do you need it? 26th February 2020

What would happen to your business if a shareholder in your company died, leaving their estate to loved ones who now have a say in how the company is run? Without the right protections in place, you could find yourself […]

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Delay to 2020/21 tax allowances 24th February 2020

HMRC has advised that the announcement of the 2020/21 tax allowances and personal tax rates will be delayed until after the Government reveals its Budget in March. These rates are normally confirmed several months before the start of the tax […]

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Are you missing out on unclaimed tax relief? 10th February 2020

Recent research has highlighted that as many as 80% of higher rate taxpayers are missing out on around £800 million of unclaimed tax relief on their pensions annually.  Are you missing out on unclaimed tax relief? A Freedom of Information […]

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Car or van? HMRC tax rules 28th January 2020

!Important Update – April 2025! HMRC rules around double cab pick-up and combi van vehicle classification changed significantly from April 2025, affecting treatment for Capital Allowances, VAT and Benefits in Kind (BiKs). While the information below offers useful historical context, […]

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April 2020 tax changes to be aware of 8th January 2020

It may only be January but the start of the new tax year is fast approaching! This year HMRC is introducing several new rules and policy updates so it’s a good idea to get up to speed on the April […]

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Congratulations to Peter Oxman on his retirement 19th December 2019

The TTR Barnes team is saying goodbye to one our best loved and most eccentric members of staff, as we congratulate Peter Oxman on his retirement from his position as associate.  Peter has worked as an accountant for more than […]

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What rental businesses can and can’t claim 11th December 2019

Understanding what what rental businesses can claim and what is allowable for your property can be a grey area.  Read on to clarify your situation and ability to claim.     Revenue or capital? It’s important to understand the difference between […]

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Is your staff Christmas party tax deductible? Our guide to festive tax considerations 19th November 2019

With the festive period approaching, your business may be planning staff parties and celebrations and providing gifts to your workforce. Your staff Christmas party may be tax deductible but you should be aware of any tax implications to avoid an […]

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Training the future of Sunderland chartered accountants 22nd October 2019

We recently welcomed our new apprentices John Aitken and Jack Stevenson to our Sunderland chartered accounts and auditing team. 23-year-old John completed an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) diploma to become a qualified accountant before making the move to TTR. […]

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Meet the Team: Matthew Heavisides 11th October 2019

This month’s Meet the Team features one of our trainees, Matthew Heavisides. Matthew is doing a brilliant job with us and has just passed his Level 2 AAT with distinction!  What are your qualifications? After my GCSEs I went on […]

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