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Act Now! Form P11D – Tax on Company Benefits
P11D – Employers return of Directors / Employee’s Expenses and Benefits in Kind It is time to prepare the Forms P11D and P11D(b) for the 2020/21 tax year. The forms are the employer’s responsibility. They are required for directors or employees who are provided with...
Budget 2021 – Setting out our road to recovery
Budget 2021 - our roundup of the announcement on 3rd March 2021: In his second Budget and 14th fiscal announcement since succeeding Sajid Javid in February 2020, the Chancellor has attempted to strike a balance between continuing to prop up the businesses worst...
Budget 2021 Predictions: Wither on the Vine
Already the seers are lining up to offer their predications on what will be included in the Chancellor’s Budget 2021 on 3 March. My mantra is always “never prophesy, especially about the future” but as a tax advisor, this has sometimes to be more honoured in the...
Lessons from Lambert Chapman’s Superbru Football Competition
Last year I entered our in-house Superbru Football Competition run by our indefatigable quiz captain, Richard 'Tricky' Hamilton. One has to predict the Premiership football results each week. I therefore broke one of my deeply held convictions: “never prophesy,...
Working to get more support for SMEs and Excluded UK
We are deeply concerned about the plight of some smaller businesses across the UK including c. 3m self-employed directors of limited companies. Known as Excluded UK, many are not eligible for the government’s existing grants and schemes and have therefore been...
The 5 Key Things SMEs should do in January
It’s been almost a year since the first lockdown and arguably, we are all getting used to staying at home, remote working and the restrictions being placed on all aspects of our lives. But that doesn’t make it easier, if anything, we are weary as the pandemic and its...
Annual Christmas Video 2020/21
As if we were going to let a pandemic get in the way of bringing you our annual Christmas Video. 2020 has certainly brought its challenges, but we hope our (covid-secure) video can raise a smile and spread a little festive cheer. If you've still got some shopping to...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: March 2021 extension
How does the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) scheme work? The Job Retention Scheme is now extended until 31st March 2021. This is a flexible furlough scheme in line with the current flexi-furlough so some work is allowed. This is paid at normal rates...
Financial Implications of Divorce
We have been seeing in the press that divorce rates during the pandemic have soared, with some firms seeing a near 50% increase in cases year on year. At Lambert Chapman LLP, although we cannot help with the legal side of proceedings, we can help you navigate the...
Preparing for Brexit
With 2020 having been dominated by Covid-19 and its implications, preparing for Brexit has taken a bit of a back seat. And yet, come the end of the year, when the transition period ends, there are some significant implications for all businesses. Key things you need...
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