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Tax payers and businesses urged to watch out for sca...

With the deadline for self-assessment returns looming in January, HMRC is warning people to be aware…

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National Insurance increase and new levy will affect...

Businesses, employed people and pensioners who are still working must all prepare to pay more tax,…

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Post-pandemic: 10 ways to get your business into shape

We’ve reached the summer of 2021, around 18 months after the pandemic first disrupted our lives,…

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Super-Deduction Scheme: how it could help your business

The Super-Deduction Scheme was among the Government’s measures announced in the Budget to help businesses. Aimed…

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Succession planning for a construction company

The team at Optimum have been supporting a client, a construction company, for a number of…

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Have you been accessing Covid finance support? End o...

Businesses in Swindon accessing Government financial support during the ongoing Covid crisis should make end of year tax planning a priority.

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Five reasons to take out a business lasting power of...

We regularly hear about the benefits of lasting powers of attorney and their relevance in personal…

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ERDF grants for Swindon and Wiltshire businesses

ERDF grants to help businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire recover from the effects of COVID-19 are…

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C19 BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE

The Prime Minister shared the government’s further plans to reinvigorate the economy as a more localised…

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C19 BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE

CHANCELLOR EXTENDS SELF-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SCHEME The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more…

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End of year tax planning: what businesses and indivi...

With 6 April and a new tax year just around the corner, now is the time for some end of year tax planning – here are some steps Swindon businesses can take.

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ISA shakeup planned

HMRC has confirmed new rules for Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) that will take effect on 6 April 2027, affecting those under the age of 65.

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Reporting changes on horizon

Companies House has announced that the implementation date for the new accounts filing requirements have been pushed back from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2028, giving Companies an extra year to get ready for the changes.

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