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If you are a journalist requiring information or comment on any topic, please contact Annie Knightly on: Tel: +44 (0)20 7566 3574 or +44 (0)7887 685 463 or Email: aknightly@kingstonsmith.co.uk

Cut the tax bill on a shop letting

LB writes: I have been running a small retail business through a limited company for the past 40 years and am now looking to retire. I want to retain the shop...

A guide for CCGs

This guide outlines some of the key areas where we can help and add value to your CCG and its constituent members: • NHS Pension Scheme and superannuation...

Research paper on Kingston Smith commissioned SME study shortlisted for Best Paper at International Human Resource Development Conference

The research paper, which outlined the findings of an in-depth research study conducted by the University of Surrey Business School on behalf of Kingston Smith,...

Share swap may be hit by gains tax

LM writes: My sister and I own 50:50 shares in two separate family trading companies. We have recently agreed to split the businesses and go our separate ways,...

GP Practice Federations

The hot topic of the day is that of federating GP practices.  As CCGs begin to pick up the PCT reins, the talk is of groups of practices collaborating with a...

New volunteer recruitment website launched

A new volunteer recruitment website launched by the ICAEW and CABA offers not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to post volunteer roles and search...

Cut gains tax on a gift of property

SK writes: I am the sole shareholder and director of a limited company that has been trading from premises that I own personally. I am now looking to close the...

VAT Facts 2013/14

Please click in the right hand box to download Kingston Smith's VAT factsheet for 2013.

Golf perk stays on tax fairway

BT writes: My company paid for my golf club membership earlier this year and I need to decide how to deal with the payment. Would I be better off reimbursing the...

Are LLPs under attack?

LLPs have proved to be a useful medium for conducting business in the UK, not just for professional practices, which was the main driver to introduce LLPs, but also...

Taxation of residential properties - the new rules

The publication of the Finance Bill 2013 is a major step towards the finalisation of the three tax measures introduced to counter perceived tax avoidance through the...

Association Matters - Spring/Summer 13

In this edition of Association Matters, we look at some of the Human Resource aspects which can be challenging for membership organisations and trade associations.