Monthly Archives: May 2011

Capital Allowances – thinking ahead

Posted on May 25, 2011 by admin

There are some changes coming to Capital Allowances – the amount of depreciation the taxman lets you claim – from 6 April 2012. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) The Annual Investment Allowance is falling from £100k to £25k.  The AIA is … Continue reading →

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Cars

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

If you’re leasing a car for use in your business there are quite a few factors to consider.  It could end up costing you more than you think. There are various folk ideas about the realtive cost of car. The … Continue reading →

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Budgets and Forecasts

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Stuart

Do you have a budget for your business? A lot of big businesses now see “budget” as a dirty word.  They associate it with an old fashioned fixed target approach.  Budgets are fine for the public sector, they tell me, … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Business Market 2

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

What a great day at the YBM today! Northcote had a thoroughly enjoyable day making new contacts and helping people to understand what the firm stands for. We’re looking forward to catching up with all our new contacts in the … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Business Market

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Just to say that we’ll be at Yorkshire Business Market on the 9th, in the Derwent room. Make sure you come and say “Hello” if you’re going to be there! Would you like a free hour consultation with Northcote?  If … Continue reading →

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Furnished Holiday Lettings

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

Furnished Holiday Lettings – simply where you let out a furnished property on a short term basis  - has its own tax treatment. Furnished Holiday Lettings relief allows a holiday home owner to deduct directly attributable expenses –  mortgage interest, … Continue reading →

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The Bribery Act

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

The combination of bank holidays, beautiful sunshine and busy days have led to a lack of posts recently so here’s a quick post on the Bribery Act to get things going again. The Act comes into force on the 1st … Continue reading →

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