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• 2021
  • March
    • Proactive accountants – is this always the case?
    • Does Bitcoin belong in an investment portfolio?
  • February
    • Grants for Help With Customs Declarations
    • Budget 2021 Predictions – What will The Chancellor of the Exchequer do?
    • Local accountants support sale of Middlesbrough independent fashion retailer Psyche – in record time
    • Clive Owen LLP’s Corporate Finance Team retains top North East adviser standing
    • Paying your personal tax bill
    • Hybrid cars – 100% allowance coming to an end
    • Foreign income – have you declared it to HMRC?
    • IR35 – back on the agenda
    • Scam alert – “HMRC” phone calls and texts
    • The Budget day is approaching
    • Land Remediation Relief – are you overlooking this valuable corporate tax relief?
    • Higher taxes for EU property owners
  • January
    • Vital investment in IT will hit academies’ finances according to Darlington co-author of national report
    • Representative occupiers – what next?
    • SME R&D credit for surrendering losses – the rules are changing!
    • Catching up on deferred VAT payments
    • Time to review your will?
    • £1 million Annual Investment Allowances extended
    • New VAT rules for construction sector start on 1 March 2021
    • New year resolutions to save tax
    • REMINDER – Tax Return deadline approaching
    • Employees reminded not to forget working from home and other tax relief
    • Proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax rules
• 2020
  • December
    • Thinking of changing your accountant?
    • Top tax tips for 2021
    • HR Challenges: The Pandemic & Beyond
    • National Role for Clive Owen LLP Manager
    • Clive Owen LLP advises on Houghton-Le-Spring engineering acquisition
    • Make a claim if you are working from home
    • Paying HMRC in instalments
    • Claiming higher rate tax relief for pension contributions and gift aid donations
    • Property sales – reminder
    • Budget… is coming…
    • Considering a property market venture?
    • How about a virtual Christmas party?
  • November
    • Understanding Risk in the Education sector
    • Ambitious Matthew plays to win with Clive Owen LLP
    • Clive Owen LLP’s Corporate Finance Team retains national standing as top advisers
    • Clive Owen LLP puts Mental Health at the Top of the Agenda – York
    • Clive Owen Grows Tax Team
    • Clive Owen LLP puts Mental Health at the Top of the Agenda
    • “AirBnB” income – is this covered by rent a room relief
    • More Time to Pay Tax Due on 31st January 2021
    • EMI share option schemes – to continue after Brexit
    • Yorkshire and the Humber Lags Behind in R&D Tax Relief Claims
    • North East Lags Behind in R&D Tax Relief Claims
    • Company Vehicles – Court Rules in Favour of HMRC!
    • HM Revenue & Customs – Latest Campaigns
  • October
    • Protecting you and your family – it has never been more important!
    • Rental income – have you declared it?
    • HM Revenue & Customs’ Enquiries are on the Rise!
    • Subcontractors and VAT on Installation/Fitting
    • We are Expanding at our Darlington Office
  • September
    • Still considering an electric company car?
    • Get ready for leaving the EU on 1 January 2021
    • Unlock funds within your company – make a R&D claim
    • Capital allowances – cliff edge approaching?
    • Managing your investments in a post covid-19 world
    • Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan
    • Planning for and succeeding in delivering remote audits
    • CBILS is set to close
    • Errors in furlough claims
    • Retirement age and pension planning
    • Certain Property Business Owners are Liable to Class 2 NICs
    • Numerous Fraudlent CJRS Claims Identified
  • August
    • R&D claims – evidence required
    • HMRC systems are behind: Have you received any unexpected correspondence or penalty notices?
    • Recession tax planning
    • Offshore Income Reporting
    • Vans are cars?
    • Accountants Warn of Further Changes to Digital Tax Reporting
    • North East LEP SME Restart and Recovery Grants
    • Second Home Buyers and Buy-to-let Landlords Welcome SDLT Cut
    • VAT Treatment of Deposits, Flat Rate Scheme and Hospitality VAT Reduction
    • CGT Increases Rumours
    • Clive Owen LLP’s Corporate Finance Team gains national recognition
  • July
    • MILLION POUND INVESTMENT TO HELP SUB-SURFACE TESTING FIRM LAY DOWN FOUNDATIONS FOR GROWTH
    • Property tax considerations and COVID-19
    • Clive Owen LLP advise returning employees to cash in on Cycle to Work scheme
    • Tax residency and COVID-19
    • R&D tax relief and COVID-19
    • Off payroll working changes to go ahead from April 2021
    • VAT concession to be withdrawn on solicitors search fees
    • Chancellor’s summer economic update – Covid -19 support update
  • June
    • Tees Valley Apprentice grants
    • Corporation tax repayments – Update to HMRC guidance
    • Reinstatement of Direct Debits for VAT
    • Tax Return Penalties – What’s A Reasonable Excuse?
    • Financial Regulations Update & Communicating During COVID-19
    • Tax Deadline – P11D Forms and Share Reporting
    • Can We “Furlough” the Company Car?
    • New Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Portal Dates
    • What Tax Relief can Employees Claim During Lockdown?
  • May
    • CGT Private Residence Relief Changes Go Ahead
  • April
    • Clive Owen LLP advises on Avenium Engineering Acquisition
    • New Partner appointed at Clive Owen LLP
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cash Flow Enhancing Strategies
    • Budget Update – 31st March
  • March
    • ATED FILING DEADLINE IS UPON US AGAIN: 30TH APRIL 2020
    • Year end tax planning – CGT, Pension Planning and ISA’s
    • The employment allowance – new rules
    • Buy new equipment before 6th april
    • Consider other tax efficient investments
    • Will pension tax relief change on the budget?
    • IHT in the spotlight
    • Yet another chancellor – Big changes in the Budget?
    • Don’t lose your personal allowance!
  • February
    • Tax Expert Warns of Capital Gains Tax Changes for House Sales
    • Tees Valley tax expert warns of imminent change to tax reporting requirements
    • North of Tyne Growth Fund
    • Changes to Paying Capital Gains Tax on Residential Property from 6 April
    • Will Inheritance Tax be simplified?
    • Budget day is now 11 March
    • Business Owners – Breaking up in business
    • OFF PAYROLL (IR35) WORKING RULES REVIEW
    • Top Corporate Finance Team in North East and going for Growth
  • January
    • Academy Finances Reveal Regional Inequality
    • New Staff in Darlington and Durham
    • Growth at Clive Owen LLP York Leads to New Jobs
    • New Year’s Resolutions to Save Tax
    • Pension Planning 2020
    • Inheritance tax – Gifts out of Surplus Income
    • Passing on the Family home
    • Conservative Party Elected with Working Majority
    • Finance Bill should now proceed
    • Tax to Pay on your Dividends in January
    • Food For Thought Darlington bags support from Clive Owen LLP
• 2019
  • December
    • Tax planning a new year priority says Darlington tax expert
    • Member’s voluntary liquidations – important tax update
    • CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME, GET ON YOUR BIKE!
    • Tax Free Christmas Gifts to Employees?
    • Gifts to Charity
    • Strategy Breakfast accessing emerging Industries
  • November
    • Clive Owen LLP Kits Out Local Football Team Ryhope Colliery Welfare FC
    • Furnished Holiday Lettings Businesses Qualify for Capital Gains Tax Relief
    • Government funding to help you prepare for customs changes
    • Director’s Loan Account – Keep the Details and Keep it in Credit
    • Collecting Unpaid Tax for 2018/2019 through your Paye Coding
    • No Capital Allowances for Equipment in a “Dwelling House”
    • What is Open Banking?
    • Clive Owen LLP Forges Partnership with Durham Cathedral
  • October
    • Making Tax Digital for VAT: an update on digital links
    • RADIO PRESENTER WINS IR35 CASE
    • Tax to Pay on your Dividends in January
    • DISGUISED REMUNERATION LOAN CHARGE REVIEW
    • Builders VAT Rules Delayed for a Year
  • September
    • Clive Owen LLP supports Great North Air Ambulance
    • Company Officers Liable for VAT Penalty
    • Commercial Vehicle Tax Updates
    • Government U-Turn on Pension Tax for Doctors?
  • August
    • Employment Allowance – further restrictions ahead
    • Inheritance Tax Updates 2019
    • Skills Support for the Workforce in the Tees Valley
  • July
    • Electric cars – more good news!
    • HMRC Penalties – Making Tax Digital (MTD)
    • Update on “Tax aspects of using a work’s van article
    • Research and Development Tax Relief Claims – will your claim be capped?
  • June
    • NEW PARTNER AT CLIVE OWEN LLP IN YORK
    • Are you a “60%” tax payer?
    • Furnished holiday lettings – what are they and what are the tax benefits?
    • Importance of registering for child benefit
    • ELECTRIC CARS REDUCE TAX BILLS AND HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
    • Approaching Filing Deadlines!
    • Tax Free Childcare
    • Do you need to sign yourself up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT yet?
    • County Durham Growth Fund
    • TWI Materials Integrity Technology Transfer Project
    • Rental income – what do you need to do and what expenses can you claim?
    • Employing family members
    • Growth through leading-edge strategy
    • CLIVE OWEN TEAM SHARE PERSONAL STORIES AS THEY PREPARE TO TAKE ON RACE FOR LIFE
  • May
    • Tax aspects of using a work’s van
    • Staff entertaining – employer requirements and tax implications
    • CORPORATE EXPERTS SUPPORT DEAL TO SHAPE PLATFORM FOR GROWTH AT DARLINGTON PRINTING FIRM
  • April
    • Making Tax Digital for VAT
    • ACCLAIMED ACCOUNTANCY FIRM STRENGTHENS ITS TAX TEAM
    • AWARD-WINNING ACCOUNTANCY FIRM SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADE
    • CLIVE OWEN IN YORK NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
    • ATED FILING DEADLINE – 30TH APRIL 2019
    • HMRC loses an important VAT case
    • CLIVE OWEN LLP LEADS ON MANUFACTURING MBO
  • March
    • CAN YOU LEAD AND MANAGE THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS?
    • WHAT IS THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE?
    • CLIVE OWEN LLP SUPPORTS PROSAFE ENGINEERING MBO
  • February
    • HARTLEPOOL’S ATKINSON PRINT CHANGES HANDS
    • Business Owners – Get ready ahead of Brexit
    • JONATHAN JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR YORK PROFESSIONALS
    • Business Brexit Checklist
  • January
    • CLIVE OWEN NAMED TOP TEAM IN NORTH EAST
    • DEFICITS DISTRACT ACADEMIES FROM EDUCATION
    • Landlords you may need to take action
    • Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline
    • Tees Valley Business Compass – Time is running out!
    • Update – Entrepreneurs relief
• 2018
  • December
    • Make tax and financial planning a top agenda item for 2019
    • Growth and Expansion for our Durham office
    • Reminder of the tax treatment of seasonal gifts
    • ARC ENVIRONMENTAL IN MBO
  • November
    • Hybrid cars – changes afoot
    • Disposing of residential property – watch out for changes to the tax payment date
    • Further tax changes for ‘high’ emission cars from April 2019
    • INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE
    • Entrepreneurs relief – Are you going to lose out?
    • Eat Strategy for Breakfast
    • HMRC step up MTD communications
    • Company cars and salary sacrifice – further changes down the road
    • Reforms could see taxation rises for contractors as well as increased burden for ‘employers’
    • York expands workforce and invests in young people
    • Annual Investment Allowance – Timing Is Critical
    • Looking for investment in your company – watch out for the entrepreneur’s relief pitfall!
    • The taxman’s taking all my dough
    • State Pension lump sums – a tax saving opportunity?
    • Child benefit – what is the impact of not claiming?
    • HM Revenue & Customs set to re-work 2016/17 Tax Returns
  • October
    • Supporting Parsons Containers Growth Plans
    • Are you subject to hidden pensions tax charge?
    • Landlords interest relief changes – it may affect more than higher rate taxpayers!
    • Budget 2018 – Predictions
    • Accounting firm swaps calculators for trainers for charity marathon relay
    • Corporation Tax – Indexation allowance – time to use it or lose it?
    • Leading North East accountancy firm supports local foodbank
    • North East Businesses – are you missing out on significant tax savings?
    • Update – Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT
    • Self-Assessment deadline is approaching fast
    • Are you a buy to let Landlord?  Are you aware of increasing taxes?
    • Minimum energy efficiency standard – Is there a tax saving opportunity?
    • Mistakes happen – but should you pay the price?
    • Winding up your company? Beware of potential tax pitfalls….
  • September
    • Company Officers Liable for VAT Penalty
  • August
    • Could your business benefit from grant support?
  • July
    • Durham Office – Celebrating 21 years in business
    • Making Tax Digital – Are you ready? We are…
    • Firm of the Year 2018
    • Car dealerships – are you due a VAT refund?
    • “Requirement to Correct” tax due on offshore assets
    • HMRC refunds – check that they are correct!
  • June
    • Clive Owen Joins The Bowes Museum Corporate Partner Programme
    • An Audience with – Lord Bernard Hogan Howe
  • May
    • The clock is ticking on digital tax are you prepared?
    • EMPLOYER FILING DEADLINES APPROACH
    • EMI tax advantages are reinstated
    • Tax treatment of cryptocurrencies
    • Do I need to complete a Tax Return?
    • Blooming New Start for Roots and Shoots
    • Insider – May 2018
    • Daily penalties for late tax returns
    • Avoid the increases in tax bills!
  • April
    • CLIVE OWEN MARKS 35 YEARS OF GROWTH WITH FURTHER INVESTMENT
    • TWO NEW PARTNERS JOIN OUR YORK OFFICE
  • March
    • Clive Owen brokers deal for Cairngorm Capital LLP acquisition of NYTimber
    • Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) tax charge
  • February
    • Academies Fight to Stay Afloat as Reserves Crisis Looms
    • How do I reduce my exposure to tax?
    • Government Gateway Changes may affect SAGE users
  • January
    • Clive Owen Corporate Finance Team Demonstrates It’s Dealing Power
    • Teescraft Engineering Snaps Up Counterpart
    • Beneficial Outcome – When Working with Ian Farmer on Their Disposal
• 2017
  • December
    • New partner hits the right notes
  • October
    • Recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award
    • A fish and seafood wholesale business is riding a fresh wave of demand after securing investment for growth
    • Durham Welcomes Claudine the New Tax Manager
  • August
    • Finance experts have secured more than £25m worth of grants
  • July
    • Roofing specifications is all Appening
  • March
    • Taking the next STEP
  • January
    • Coffee company is full of beans following grant funding success

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