Esther Theobald

The resilience of SMEs across the country during the pandemic has been nothing short of impressive and as we look towards the year ahead, there appears to be a resounding sense of optimism amongst business owners. Businesses clearly want to…

“I’m ringing to find out how much the national living wage increase in April is going to cost my business so I can get planning for it.” Focal Business Group Client This was a query we received from one of…

Tax policy is used to influence behaviour as well as to collect revenue. One example where this is the case is the company car tax rules which tax high emission cars heavily and reward drivers for choosing electric and low…

With the tax season in full swing, this is the time of year we typically experience a surge in enquiries relating to rental income. Understanding relief for rental losses is useful. While the intention is to make a profit from…

Undertaking work on a rental property while empty – can you deduct the costs? Undertaking work on a rental property while empty – can you deduct the costs? Knowing when costs can be deducted for tax purposes can be complex.…

A new year signals an influx of goal setting and for some that could mean pursuing their dream of setting up their own business. For someone looking to start their own business, it is useful to know about the tax…

The January self-assessment payment deadline is not well timed, falling as it does in a month when people may already be struggling to pay their Christmas credit card bills. However unpalatable the 31 January tax deadline is, it is not…

More and more frequently our clients are contacting us with queries associated with their pensions. Do I need to top up my pension and how much is it worth are common ones. In this article we answer some commonly asked…

Last year, the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdown took Christmas parties (other than virtual ones) off the agenda. This year, to make up for lost time many employers have a date in the diary already. In this article we look…

Reporting income from property on your self-assessment tax return is important. With the deadline soon approaching for filing your 2020/21 self-assessment tax return online (31 January 2021), if you haven’t already, you need to begin collating your records. As part…