Blogs from Larking Gowen

Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses what employers need to know about the tax implications of festive expenses and the tax exemptions available.

There are several significant changes to how small businesses and partnerships can prepare their accounts. We discuss the benefits of cash accounting as well as the unique needs of medical practices.

When transitioning from P11D reporting to payrolling benefits in kind, there’s often an overlap that leads to double taxation. This post explains why this occurs, what steps employers need to take, and how to manage upcoming changes.

In this blog, I highlight some of the key steps and things you need to consider if you’re thinking of changing from manual record-keeping to online accounting software. Even if you’re not planning to listen to our podcast series, you can still benefit from these insights which summarise our chat.

Laura Whitmore, manager in our Business team, urges anyone with a gap in their National Insurance contributions to take advantage of HMRC’s option to fill the gaps ahead of the April 2025 deadline.

Partner in our Not for Profit team, Giles Kerkham, outlines how the Budget statement will affect the charity sector.

Bruce Masson, Partner in our Farms & Rural Business team, looks at the changes to inheritance tax that were outlined in the Budget statement, and highlights what this will mean to those with farming businesses.

Director, Nina Baker, looks at the new IHT regime, as announced in the Budget, and urges individuals and families to stay informed.

Tax specialist and Larking Gowen Partner, Sally Farrow, summarises the key points on Wednesday’s Budget statement.

Our Farms and Rural Business team dive into the Basis Period Reform and pull out what this might mean for those in the farming sector.

The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance on charity meetings to include virtual and hybrid meetings. This blog highlights the key changes and what they mean for charities of all types and sizes.

The changes to the tips legislation have left businesses in the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry with questions. We summarise common questions and responses to help you.