News
-
Office move marks Murphy Salisbury’s next step in its ambitious growth plans
We are excited to announce that we will be moving our entire practice to a new office in the new year following our recent merger with Leigh Graham Associates. At the end of February next year our teams will be moving to Celixir House at Stratford Business & Technology Park, giving us extra room to… Read more
-
Furnished Holiday Lets – What tax reliefs are available?
The UK has seen a boom in the ownership of Furnished Holiday Lets thanks to the increase in staycations. As the summer holidays draw to a close many of us may be considering purchasing a holiday let to boost our income, but there are some very specific tax reliefs to consider when doing so. What… Read more
-
MPs support move to crackdown on unqualified accountants
The Government could move to crack down on anyone providing accountancy services who is not professionally qualified. As the law stands there is no requirement for these individuals, who can set up and start advising clients, to have professional qualifications. High profile campaigns A survey by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and conducted by… Read more
-
Top tips for securing finance for new businesses
There were stunning figures released in a new survey about business start-ups recently. Data from small business lender iwoca showed that 93 new businesses were created every hour. Despite economic headwinds, rising inflation and rocketing energy costs, the number jumped by 18 per cent year on year. Data from Companies House show over 402,000 businesses were… Read more
-
Companies House service goes digital
The march of the digital age and the effects of the pandemic have led to a Government institution closing its physical doors. After two years of closure due to the pandemic, Companies House has confirmed that it will permanently close its office in London with all filing being transferred online. It has also permanently shut… Read more
-
Back to basics: Job expenses
Expenses incurred by employees are generally the responsibility of the employer. Quite often, however, employees have to bear the cost themselves when travelling for work, having meals and even providing clothes, which in most cases are not tax deductible. What employment expenses qualify for tax relief in the UK? Work-related travel Having to travel to… Read more