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Are tax changes being planned?

The Autumn Statement is on November 22. With historically high taxes and the cost of living crisis, what tax changes might be announced?

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Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporatio...

We’re nearing the end of the financial year, so now is the time to make the most of tax allowances and plan for the next year.

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Autumn Statement: reaction from Optimum

Here’s our initial feedback on the Autumn Statement, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Michael Blaken, our Accounts…

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Mini Budget 2022

On 23 September 2022, Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor (the fifth in as many years) delivered a Tax Cutting “Fiscal Event” or Mini-Budget to help boost economic growth. We take a look at the main details.

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What might the Spring Statement hold for businesses ...

All eyes will be on the Chancellor on March 23, when he stands up in the…

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How to earn more than £40k tax free

Did you know, there is a way you can ‘earn’ more than £40,000 tax free? This…

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Change to reporting Capital Gains Tax on second homes

If you are a second home owner, then one measure in the Budget which was noteworthy…

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2021 Budget could herald tax rises

With less than three weeks to go to the Budget, the Swindon accountants here at Optimum…

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Capital Gains Tax on second homes: why you need an u...

From April 2020, anyone selling a property where Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies has needed to…

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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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Government’s economic emergency plan

Welcome to our special newswire. In this edition we focus on the measures and information announced by the Government in the Chancellor’s spending review.

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Combined accountancy and legal services are winning ...

When Optimum was set up in 2017, ours was the first professional services company in the…

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Cheltenham networking breakfast – Tuesday 12th...

Come along to our free networking breakfast in Cheltenham on Tuesday 12th December 2023 from 9am to 10.30am.

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Feeling generous this Christmas?

If you run a business and are feeling generous this Christmas, make sure you understand the tax rules around making Christmas gifts

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Autumn Statement 2023

Here’s our reaction to the 2023 Autumn Statement – there was talk of backing British business but there wasn’t a huge amount of substance.

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