A quick read of the papers recently would make you think that Moira Stewart has been up to a bit of a tax fiddle. The truth is that she has, like thousands of people, just arranged her affairs in a perfectly legitimate way which results in her paying less tax. Moira’s ‘crime’ was to put[...] Read more »
At Jonathan Ford & Co
we service all types of clients
but also love working with the
specific needs of the creative industry.
We have 15 years of experience
helping those in TV and Film, theatre,
Advertising and design.
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It’s not just about the money
We’ll be looking at doing all we can to help with The Times Cities Fit for Cycling. I’d love to be able to ride into Liverpool for meetings! Why not pledge your support when you get a minute.
Happy Working Relationships
Recent Government announcements to reform employment law have put HR issues to the top of the agenda. But the real issue for many small businesses is a lack of knowledge of employment regulations and an incorrect assumption that the law prevents them from running their business effectively. Now experienced HR Consultant Simon Jones has launched[...] Read more »
The Redknapp Defence
The tax evasion case on Harry Redknapp is in full flow at the moment. But can Harry claim a victory if he’s found not guilty? It strikes me that a defence which hinges on a jury believing that you’re a disorganised semi literate fool is a bit of a Catch 22. I’m sure HMRC are[...] Read more »
Lazy accountants cost clients £1.8bn
A new report by the Accountants Club has identified that poor accountants are costing their clients a staggering £1.8bn every year! If you’re worried about missed opportunities for saving tax then take a look at out ‘Tax Busting Checklist’. You need to register on the site (it only takes a moment and we won’t bombard[...] Read more »
HMRC targets landlords
HMRC Have announced they are to target tax evasion amongst landlords who own and/or rent more than three properties, focusing on NW England and North Wales. A further task force has been set up to target self employed builders in the same areas who suppress sales or over-claim expenses.
Client Survey Results are in!
Many thanks to every one who took part in our recent client satisfaction survey. We were delighted with results and will keep trying to do everything we can to improve. The ‘stand out’ statistic for me was that the average rating (out of 4) to the question “How likely would you be to recommend Jonathan[...] Read more »
Trouble paying your tax?
If you’re struggling to pay your tax you should contact the Business Payment Support Service (BPSS) on Tel 0845 302 1435. To help make sure that the BPSS can make a quick and fair decision, it’s important that you have the following information to hand. your tax reference number your name and/or the name of your[...] Read more »
HMRC shortcomings exposed
Today’s papers are full of criticisms of HMRC. Overstretched staff, calls unanswered, letters taking months to be acknowledged. The whole tax system appears to be falling apart. As someone who has to deal with HMRC on a daily basis none of this is much of a surprise. In fact it’s great that it’s now public[...] Read more »
Students – don’t pay tax you don’t owe on income from summer jobs
To earn extra cash, many undergraduates take summer jobs. Large numbers are unaware that they don’t need to pay tax if their annual income is less than £7,475. You will need to fill in a form P38 (S) which you can download from HMRC website at www.hmrc.gov.uk/forms/p38s.pdf. If you inadvertently find yourself paying tax, all[...] Read more »
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