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Topping up your national insurance record – the window is closing!

Topping up your national insurance record – the window is closing!

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

As we have explained in previous updates, the opportunity to consider increasing your state pension entitlement by voluntarily contributing towards “gaps” in your national insurance record between April 2006 and April 2016 will end on 5 April 2025.

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The VAT flat rate scheme – what is it?

The VAT flat rate scheme – what is it?

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

The VAT flat rate scheme is a simplified flat rate scheme which can be used by smaller businesses to save time and effort.

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What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill

What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, you may find that come 31 January 2025 you are struggling to pay your Self Assessment tax bill.

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What expenses can you deduct if you are self-employed?

What expenses can you deduct if you are self-employed?

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

In working out your taxable profit, you can deduct certain expenses that you have incurred in running your business.

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HMRC disclosure for R&D overclaims

HMRC disclosure for R&D overclaims

Date posted: 20th Jan 2025

HMRC have launched a new disclosure service aimed at companies that may have overclaimed R&D tax relief in previous years.

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Sapphire HR secures NPIF II investment to drive growth and seize market opportunities

Sapphire HR secures NPIF II investment to drive growth and seize market opportunities

Date posted: 18th Dec 2024

Sapphire HR was introduced to NEL Fund Managers by Michael Cantwell, Corporate Finance Partner at Clive Owen LLP.

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North East Shadow MPC – December 2024

North East Shadow MPC – December 2024

Date posted: 17th Dec 2024

Experts from different sectors in and around the North East took part in the Shadow MPC. The Shadow MPC is a partnership between Clive Owen LLP and The…

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Clive Owen LLP announces senior appointments at its growing Newcastle office

Clive Owen LLP announces senior appointments at its growing Newcastle office

Date posted: 16th Dec 2024

Clive Owen LLP, one of the North’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, has strengthened its growing Newcastle office following a series of senior appointments.

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Clive Owen LLP spreads Christmas cheer with toy appeal success

Clive Owen LLP spreads Christmas cheer with toy appeal success

Date posted: 12th Dec 2024

Clive Owen LLP, a leading independent firm of accountants and business advisors, has supported award-winning charity The Angel Trust with its Christmas Toy Appeal.

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National insurance savings – what can an employer do?

National insurance savings – what can an employer do?

Date posted: 9th Dec 2024

After the significant increase in employer’s national insurance in the budget, a lot of attention is, naturally, being given by business to how it can minimise the impact.

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