Electric charging points – Is there a tax liability? As part of the Government’s push to encourage drivers to ‘go electric’, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced an extension to a £50 million Government fund to install electric charge points. The...
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Autumn Budget 2021: What You Need To Know
On the 27th October 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the contents of his Budget in the House of Commons. Setting out the government's tax and spending plans for the year ahead, Mr Sunak said his plans were focused on the...
SME’s Across Stoke-on-Trent Can Apply For grant Funding To help Them Get The Most From Digital Technology
Small and medium-sized businesses across Stoke-on-Trent can now apply for grant funding to help them get the most from digital technology. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support digital marketing, website design, and the use of digital platforms and...
Alextra Relocate Staffordshire Office to Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre
As a growing accountancy firm, Alextra have relocated their Stoke office to a new premises after making two acquisitions in as many years. Alextra Accountants have moved out of the Genesis Centre, in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, to The Drayton Beaumont Building, in...
March Budget 2021: What You Need To Know
In the Chancellor’s second real Budget on 3 March 2021 he announced that he had to level with people about the state of the UK economy. Rishi Sunak has chosen a fine line between raising taxes to start paying down the...
Domestic Reverse VAT Charge For Building And Construction Services
The domestic reverse VAT charge for building and construction services was due to come into effect from 1 October 2019. However, it was announced that the start date had been put back and these changes will now apply from 1...
Supporting Local Charities At Christmas
“2020 has been a tough year” is the understatement of the year. It has presented businesses and individuals alike with new challenges forcing them to adapt to new realities. Whilst 2020 has indeed been a difficult year for many, it is...
COVID-19 – Support For Businesses In Lockdown – Grant Application Form Now Available
On the 31 October 2020 the Government announced further national restrictions starting on 5 November 2020. The Government have put grant schemes in place to support businesses during this lockdown. Please see the following links for your area: Cheshire East Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke Stafford If you would...
The Office Of Tax Simplification Calls For Capital Gains Tax Overhaul
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is recommending aligning capital gains tax (CGT) rates with those attributable to income tax as well as sharply reducing the annual exempt amount in order to increase tax revenues and create a more equitable...
COVID-19 – Check If You Are Eligible For The Coronavirus Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) supports businesses that have been required to close due to temporary COVID-19 local lock-down restrictions imposed by the government. Your business may be eligible if it: Occupies property on which it pays business rates Is...