Financial Services News & Updates
A local solicitor is warning individuals about the possible repercussions of undertaking the estate administration process without the guidance of a solicitor following evidence that more people are ‘going it alone’ – often with time-consuming and costly results.
5th April is the end of the tax year so this seemed an opportune moment to remind readers what has changed, as a result of the Budget announcements two weeks ago, and what has not changed. We also remind employers of a change to the way HMRC will charge interest on late paid PAYE from 6 April 2014 and finally, a reminder for recipients of the State Pension that they may need to put aside part of their pension to cover tax liabilities.
- 21st March 2014
Budget Statement 19 March 2014 provided by Morris Cook Chartered Accountants.
- 17th February 2014
A firm of legal experts in Shropshire is celebrating success after one of its solicitors was accepted as a Member of a leading worldwide professional body.
- 28th November 2013
Following a recent decision by the Court of Appeal to uphold a ruling that a bank had committed unlawful harassment towards one of its customers, and had to pay £7,500 of compensation, Edmund Coxhead, Partner at PCB Solicitors, is urging local residents to ensure they know their rights and to seek legal assistance should they have concerns.
- 28th October 2013
Father and son of a Midlands firm of Insolvency Practitioners recently ran the Chicago Marathon for Teenage Cancer.
- 2nd September 2013
If you run a business, you know the importance of working with the right accountant. Here in Shrewsbury, we have accountants offering a range of services; from bookkeeping to full financial and tax consultancy.
- 24th July 2013
With the welcome news of the royal birth, one Shrewsbury law firm is urging HRHs William and Kate – and other new mums and dads across the county – to take a little time out to update their legal documents.
- 3rd March 2013
"We could do dry and dull finance events to get our name
talked about around town,” says Andrew Clarke, a partner with leading Shropshire accountancy firm, Morris Cook Chartered Accountants, “but given our marketing strapline is ‘not all accountants are grey’ we prefer to go for the more colourful and engaging stuff,” he smiles.
- 12th February 2013
Businesses that have failed to submit their VAT returns by the due date will be targeted by HMRC this month. An estimated 50,000 businesses may be affected by this latest campaign by HMRC. Registered traders who have outstanding returns to file may find that their tax affairs will be closely scrutinised and without prior warning.