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Investors’ Relief (IR) was introduced in April 2016 to complement what was then called entrepreneurs’ relief. IR is intended to encourage outside investment into smaller…

HMRC has issued a reminder to working parents that tax-free childcare (TFC), the scheme the government phased in between 2017 and 2018, is not just…

I completed my A-Level studies in 2020 and joined Townends in October the same year. During my A-levels I discovered that accounting was the career…

George Sutton After studying Accountancy at college, I knew it was something I wanted to pursue as a career. Immediately, Townends caught my eye as…

Due to COVID-19, some businesses are experiencing long delays in obtaining a VAT number after submitting the registration form. HMRC acknowledged the delays earlier this…

The P11D filing deadline for 2020/21 is 6 July 2021. Usually, this is a routine exercise in most cases. However, due to COVID-19, some additional…

Finance Act 2021 The Finance Bill that was published on 11 March 2021 received Royal Assent on 10 June and can be viewed online here. COVID-19…

Since April 2020, UK-resident taxpayers have been required to report gains on residential property, and make a payment on account of the tax due, within…

We are pleased to have recently celebrated the 25 year work anniversary of two members of staff – Lesley Strangward our HR Manager and Sue…