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why file an early tax return

Why file an early tax return

We’re advocates of planning ahead and being organised, and this applies to the early filing of your tax return.

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Why cashflow and resource planning are essential for growth

Cashflow and understanding your numbers

If you’re planning for growth, the key to success is carefully understanding your numbers and resources. It's all about cashflow planning

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Legal and accountancy services team up

When a long-standing client saw an opportunity to move into property development, our legal and accountancy teams were on hand to help

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Should you reduce your payment on account?

If you are in self-assessment, with a July payment on account looming now is the time to consider whether you should reduce this.

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Beware scams, warns HMRC

HMRC is issuing another warning about scams, this one aimed at tax credit claimants and taxpayers making their summer payments on account.

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Ice hockey sponsorship reaches half-decade

We’re thrilled to be renewing our sponsorship of the Bespoke Guardians Swindon Wildcats for the fifth season in a row.

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Liz’s fundraising run in aid of Optimum charity

Optimum's Liz Grange will be counting every mile when she dons her trainers to complete an ultramarathon for our charity of the year.

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Optimum supports charity’s Party in the Park

We are delighted to once again be supporting Swindon homeless charity Threshold, by sponsoring its second annual Party in the Park.

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Old House or New Build - advantages to buying new

Househunting? Old versus new properties

Buying a house comes down to personal choice, but aside from this there can be benefits to buying a new build property.

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How to qualify for full State Pension

Will you get a full state pension?

How do you get a state pension and qualify for the full amount? Here are our top tips, plus advice on plugging gaps in your pension record

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What to look for in a conveyancing lawyer

Buying or selling a home is a major undertaking, so it’s important to deal with trusted, experienced lawyers to handle the conveyancing.

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Do you know your business?

Do you know your business? This may seem a strange question to ask a business owner but it is an important one to be able to answer.

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