With SMEs struggling to cope with economic headwinds, they must be working efficiently and taking measures to make sure they avoid being defrauded. 

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Cumbria-based accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore says the decision to freeze and reduce personal tax reliefs, thresholds and allowances in the Autumn Statement will have a significant impact on many taxpayers. Faced with the

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The message from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the days before he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver the Autumn Statement was clear; he would be outlining

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Soaring rates of inflation at the moment leaves many business owners facing real problems. If they increase their prices, they risk losing customers, but if they peg prices, they put their profits and

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The season of goodwill is just around the corner as Christmas approaches. It is a time of year when employers look to reward their staff for their efforts throughout the year. But they

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The status of IR35 or off-payroll working has caused some confusion since the repeals to reforms put forward by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng were subsequently scrapped by new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. IR35 is

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Card payments rocketed during the pandemic and that trend has continued since then. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), card payments account for four out of every five payments made.

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If you are an owner of a limited company, taking money out of your business using dividends is a mainstay of effective tax planning, thanks to an additional £2,000 annual allowance and lower

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Investing in property can still provide a strong return, but it needs careful planning to achieve the best outcomes. Just buying new properties without a clear strategy would be risky. While it is

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