WINE AND WISDOM (15/11/2007)
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BURGESS HODGSON UP FOR TOP INDUSTRY AWARD (25/09/2007)
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BURGESS HODGSON HITS ANOTHER WINNER (02/10/2007)
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CAUGHT OUT BY THE 3 YEAR RULE (SUMMER 2007)
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BURGESS HODGSON PROVIDES COHLINE A HELPING HAND
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BURGESS HODGSON IN THE PINK FOR CANCER RESEARCH  (18/06/2007)
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WATCH OUT FOR COMPANY FRAUDSTERS (25/02/2006)
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WHAT’S MY BUSINESS WORTH? (NOV/DEC 2005)
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TRAINING FOR SUCCESS (WINTER 2005)
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RED EAGLE SOARS WITH HELP FROM BURGESS HODGSON
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PRE BUDGET REPORT (OCT 2007)
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PLAN EARLY TO BEAT IHT BLUES (WINTER 2006/07)
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TAXING TIMES (JULY 2005)
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GETTING IN ON THE ACT (SPRING 2007)
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FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (AUTUMN 2006)
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AMNESTY OR AMMUNITION (SPRING 2007)
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HOLIDAY LETS (APRIL 2006)
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WHO’S WATCHING WHO? (SPRING 2006)
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WELCOME RELIEF (OCTOBER 2005)
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SUCCESSION PLANNING (AUGUST 2007)
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SHOCK TACTICS (AUGUST 2005)
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EXAM SUCCESS (16/10/2007)
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DEADLINE LOOMS FOR CGT CHANGE (30/1/2008)

Burgess Hodgson is expecting a flurry of activity after Chancellor Alistair Darling announced he would push ahead with his plans to scrap taper relief and introduce a single rate of 18 per cent for Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

The new flat rate – which is set to be introduced from April 6 this year – could see many large business deals pushed through before the deadline as owners of multi-million pound businesses and so-called ‘serial entrepreneurs’ look to take advantage of the existing low rate.

But it’s better news for smaller businesses, with the announcement of a 10 per cent rate on gains of up to £1m, which should help the owners of small firms who sell their businesses in the run up to retirement.

Some business groups have condemned the measures, particularly given the fact that big companies are expected to be the big losers. Taper relief currently allows some higher rate taxpayers to pay as little as 10 per cent CGT on profits from the sale of assets in any unlisted trading company or publicly-listed firm they work for, as long as they have held them for two years.

The new 18 per cent figure is expected to curb this activity, although as Ken Jones, partner at Burgess Hodgson points out, given the historical highs of CGT – as much as 40 per cent – the new figure is still relatively benign.

“The reality of the Chancellor’s new measures means that anyone thinking of selling a business or assets worth several million could still benefit from the 10% CGT figure – provided the deal is finalised before the April 6 deadline,” said Ken. “After that cut off, mid and large-sized firms will be paying a lot more tax!”

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ECO-OIL STRIKES GOLD WITH BURGESS HODGSON
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TIME TICKS FOR YEAR-END TAX PLANNING (Winter 07/08)

With April 5 just a month away, there is still time to put through a number of last minute tax saving plans.

This article is written in general terms, and if you feel any of these ideas may be appropriate for your circumstances, please get in touch with your usual contact at Burgess Hodgson.
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A BUDGET MESSAGE TO THE CHANCELLOR (12/03/08)

While commentators speculate on the effects of Alistair Darling's first full budget, in this article we look at some of the changes which we would have liked the Chancellor to make:
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BUDGET 2008 (12/03/08)

Alistair Darling delivered his first full budget today, with a focus on environmental issues, public spending and child poverty.

Although pulling few punches, there were some key points announced which will affect both the ordinary consumer and the businessman.

These include:

* Increase in thresholds and allowances

- personal allowance £5,435

- higher rate tax at taxable income more than £36,000

- Capital Gains Tax exemption £9,600

- VAT registration £67,000

* Fuel duty rise postponed until October

* Child tax credits increased

* New Capital Gains tax regime confirmed

* Small firms loan guarantee scheme to be extended

* Enterprise Investment Scheme limit increased to £500,000

* Employee Share Incentive Scheme limit increased to £120,000

* New non domicile regime confirmed but changes in the detailed rules – see our detailed analysis
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BUDGET ANALYSIS (12/03/08)
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SAY GOODBYE TO COMPANY SECRETARIES? (27/03/08)

Small businesses often complain they are burdened by increasing amounts of red tape. But, every now and then, they are thrown a lifeline, and the changes under the Companies Act 2006 are just that.
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TIME TO THINK GREEN ON COMPANY CARS? (10/04/08)

If you’re thinking of buying a plush new company car, think again: the tax cost of company cars has increased again from April 6 and now may be a good time to review your options.
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TEAMWORK PROVES WINNING COMBINATION (18/04/08)

At Burgess Hodgson, we pride ourselves in our teamwork, whether applying our expertise to complex business problems, or, as proved most recently, in our many sporting endeavours.
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TAXING TIMES (22/04/08)

This year is becoming a challenging one for most businesses. In this article, we look at the tax position following the recent Budget, how businesses and consumers might be affected and what can be done to reduce your tax burden
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