Charlie Flockhart

The message from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the days before he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver the Autumn Statement was clear…

Investing in property can still provide a strong return, but it needs careful planning to achieve the best outcomes. Just buying new properties without a… Read More »Time to rethink your property portfolio? What you need to consider

If you are an owner of a limited company, taking money out of your business using dividends is a mainstay of effective tax planning, thanks… Read More »When can you take a dividend from your business?

Card payments rocketed during the pandemic and that trend has continued since then. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), card payments account… Read More »New rules to address the soaring cost of card payment fees

The status of IR35 or off-payroll working has caused some confusion since the repeals to reforms put forward by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng were subsequently… Read More »IR35 rules – What they are and why they matter

The season of goodwill is just around the corner as Christmas approaches. It is a time of year when employers look to reward their staff… Read More »How to keep workplace gifts tax-free this Christmas

Inflation has been described as paying £15 for the £10 haircut you used to get for £5 when you had hair. It is soaring at… Read More »How to protect your business from inflation

Announcements by the Chancellor – 17 October 2022 The markets have experienced considerable volatility as a result of the ‘Growth Plan’ delivered by the former… Read More »Mini-Budget – what’s staying and what’s going?

Sterling’s fall to close to parity with the dollar means that the cost of investing in UK businesses is lower than ever, especially for businesses… Read More »What does Sterling’s historic value against the dollar mean for investment?