Revenue struggles with tax repayments
Date Added: 01-Aug-2009
Bentleys are warning that many people are struggling to obtain refunds of overpaid tax from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), wi... Read more...
Employing a family member in your own company
Date Added: 01-Aug-2009
Bentleys are warning family businesses to be aware of controversial legislation to prevent ‘income shifting’ whic... Read more...
Charity Commission Bares its Teeth!
Date Added: 01-Aug-2009
The tax status of two independent schools is under threat following visits from the Charity Commission. ... Read more...
New Furnished Holiday Letting rules
Date Added: 01-Jul-2009
Bentleys are warning those with Holiday homes to be aware of changes in the 2009 Budget which mean the current Furnished Holi... Read more...
Helping Hand On Business Rates
Date Added: 01-Jul-2009
The government has thrown another lifeline to struggling businesses by allowing them to spread payment of 2009-2010’s i... Read more...
Directors Can Claim Government Redundancy Cash
Date Added: 01-Jul-2009
Bentley Chartered Accountants of Bolton are advising directors and shareholders of companies that they could qualify for redu... Read more...
Get On Your Bike For A Tax Break
Date Added: 03-Jun-2009
HM Revenue & Customs are offering a range of incentives to businesses that want to help employees travel in a more enviro... Read more...
New Focus On Offshore Accounts
Date Added: 03-Jun-2009
Taxpayers should take steps now to ensure their affairs are in order before the government launches a second crackdown on the... Read more...
New Rules on Company Cars
Date Added: 03-Jun-2009
Bentleys are reminding company car drivers that from April 2009 new rules on business expenditure on cars have come in to for... Read more...
Nasty surprise on National Insurance
Date Added: 03-Jun-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton are reminding individuals to check their National Insurance contributions are up to ... Read more...
SAGE June offers - GREAT DISCOUNTS!
Date Added: 03-Jun-2009
BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE - 2nd June 2009 - Sage seminar for businesses and charities
Date Added: 08-May-2009
Bentleys, who are a Sage Accountant Business Partner, are hosting a Sage day on 2nd June 2009 at Mere Hall Bolton. Local busi... Read more...
SAGE - SUPERB MAY OFFERS
Date Added: 08-May-2009
HMRC steps up push for VAT filing online
Date Added: 05-May-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are warning that businesses will need to get to grips with online filing of their VAT returns ... Read more...
Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme benefits business
Date Added: 05-May-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants is urging small and medium-sized businesses that need financial help to make use of the govern... Read more...
Changes to the National Minimum Wage from 6 April 2009
Date Added: 05-May-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are warning business owners that the government is taking tougher action with those who don&rs... Read more...
Don't lose out on tax refunds
Date Added: 05-May-2009
“With the economic downturn continuing to take its toll, Bentleys Chartered Accountants are reminding companies, partne... Read more...
2nd June 2009 - Free Sage seminar for businesses and charities
Date Added: 29-Apr-2009
Bentleys, who are a Sage Accountant Business Partner, are hosting a Sage day on 2nd June 2009 at Mere Hall Bolton. Local busi... Read more...
April Offers from Sage
Date Added: 01-Apr-2009
As a Sage Accredited Accountant Partner we are currently offering:
25% OFF SAGE during March
Date Added: 20-Mar-2009
Watch out for email fraud
Date Added: 11-Mar-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are warning taxpayers that recently they have been made aware of the following scams that look... Read more...
Warning signs that could trigger a tax investigation
Date Added: 11-Mar-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton are alerting businesses to be aware of the warning signs that could trigger ... Read more...
DON'T MISS OUT ON RECLAIMING VAT
Date Added: 11-Mar-2009
Business Payment Support Service
Date Added: 01-Mar-2009
Bentleys are advising businesses to take advantage of the new Business Payment Support Service, which was announced in t... Read more...
New Government Help For Businesses
Date Added: 01-Mar-2009
Bentleys have welcomed a new package of government measures designed to give small and medium-sized businesses a financial bo... Read more...
Capital News for Company Cars
Date Added: 01-Mar-2009
Following November’s Pre-Budget Report, HMRC have issued draft legislation and guidance on the intended changes to tax ... Read more...
End of the road for Sage V11
Date Added: 26-Feb-2009
Get on the Payroll in time for new accounting year
Date Added: 26-Feb-2009
Pay your tax by direct debit
Date Added: 09-Feb-2009
Bentleys of Bolton are advising their clients to take advantage of the new initiative from HMRC who are now offering a much w... Read more...
Don't miss out on Capital Allowances
Date Added: 09-Feb-2009
New owners and occupiers of commercial properties could be in line for valuable tax windfalls if previous owners fail... Read more...
Businesses get extra time to pay tax bill
Date Added: 09-Feb-2009
Bentleys is reporting that around 3,500 UK businesses have been given extra time to pay their tax bill, according to new figu... Read more...
Businesses called to guard against fraud
Date Added: 09-Feb-2009
Bentleys are warning businesses to remain wary of fraud despite an increase in fraudster prosecutions, new fig... Read more...
Michael gets his CAT in the bag!
Date Added: 06-Feb-2009
Michael Isherwood of Bentl... Read more...
SAGE-JANUARY OFFERS-Save up to 30%
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
As a Sage Accredited Accountant Partner we are delighted to bring you these excellent discounts on Sage software and Sage PYE... Read more...
Big Changes Affecting Payroll Clients
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
Police Raid Turns Spotlight on Tax Issues
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
Bentleys are warning individuals with safe deposit boxes to be aware after Police are said to be liaising with tax authoritie... Read more...
Pension Boost For Women
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
Bentleys are advising women to check their pension entitlements. Currently only 35% of women in the UK qualify for the full &... Read more...
Interesting Opportunity To Pay Tax Bills
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
With the current financial climate encouraging us all to make the most of our money, Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton... Read more...
Accountants warn of tougher penalties for persistent late filing
Date Added: 08-Jan-2009
Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton are warning businesses that late filing penalties are now doubled if accounts and re... Read more...
John Shaw is Awarded Charities Diploma
Date Added: 01-Dec-2008
John Shaw, a partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton, has passed the new ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. He ... Read more...
Changes to the Benefits System
Date Added: 01-Dec-2008
Employers should be aware of changes to the benefits system which started in October.
Employment and Support All... Read more...
Surviving the credit crunch
Date Added: 01-Dec-2008
John Shaw, Partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants, looks at how the so called “credit crunch” is likel... Read more...
New 'Get Tough' Regime by the Taxman
Date Added: 01-Dec-2008
A new “get tough” regime will be implemented from 1 April 2009 when HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) power ... Read more...
NEW FILING RULES FOR EMPLOYEE DETAILS
Date Added: 26-Nov-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing employers of changes to the way employee details should be filed to HMRC. <... Read more...
GRASSROOTS GRANTS SCHEME
Date Added: 26-Nov-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are advising individuals of a government initiative to encourage businesses to make a differen... Read more...
CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Date Added: 26-Nov-2008
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants are reminding individuals that October has seen an increase... Read more...
APPRENTICESHIP MINIMUM EARNINGS SET TO RISE
Date Added: 26-Nov-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing individuals of an increase in the minimum earnings received by apprentices, due ... Read more...
Alison Leads the way with the latest from Sage
Date Added: 28-Oct-2008
Bentleys' Alison Leech is one of the first local accountants to become a Sage Accredited Accountant Business Partner for the ... Read more...
Download Companies Act Update.
Date Added: 23-Oct-2008
On 1st October 2008 a raft of further provisions under the Companies Act 2006 came into force.
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Charity begins at Bentleys
Date Added: 03-Oct-2008
John Shaw, a partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton, has passed the new ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. He ... Read more...
Time Running Out For Paper Tax Returns
Date Added: 01-Oct-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are reminding individuals that have not yet filed their paper Tax Returns that there are only ... Read more...
Home Responsibility Protection For State Pensions
Date Added: 01-Oct-2008
Bentleys are informing individuals of a little-known scheme available to help protect basic state pensions. For those w... Read more...
Tax Relief Boost For Small Businesses
Date Added: 01-Oct-2008
Tax Relief Boost For Small Businesses
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing innovati... Read more...
Don't Miss Out On Child Trust Money
Date Added: 01-Oct-2008
Bentleys are advising new parents not to forget about their Child Trust Fund (CTF) vouchers. The governmen... Read more...
Mike passes ACA
Date Added: 29-Sep-2008
New Sage 50 Accounts now available
Date Added: 22-Sep-2008
Sage 50 Accounts (version 15) has just been released and businesses wanting to find out more before they order should contact... Read more...
Tax relief on professional subscriptions
Date Added: 05-Sep-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing individuals of a useful tax relief they may be entitled to. Funds paid tow... Read more...
Fuel duty postponed
Date Added: 05-Sep-2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing individuals that the government have again postponed plans to increase fuel duty... Read more...
Effects of the increase to personal allowances
Date Added: 05-Sep-2008
Bentleys are informing individuals that HM Revenue and Customs have announced the effects of changes to personal allowan... Read more...
Employers - don't forget to update your taxcode
Date Added: 05-Sep-2008
Bentleys are reminding employers to update their employees’ tax codes in September, to ensure pay reflects... Read more...
Don't Adjust Tax Codes Yet
Date Added: 01-Aug-2008
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It’s not oft... Read more...
The personal allowance for the tax year 2008-2009 will be increased to £6,035 from £5,435, a compensation equival... Read more...
Businesses are expected to pay VAT when they meet one of the following two criteria: • they have reached th... Read more...
The payment is to cover reasonable household expenses that are incurred when an employee works from home. HMRC believe ... Read more...
Company secretaries were previously a statutory requirement. Now however, if companies choose to, they can inform Compa... Read more...
The payment is to cover reasonable household expenses that are incurred when an employee works from home. HMRC believe ... Read more...
Businesses are expected to pay VAT when they meet one of the following two criteria: The maximum annual investment allowance has been raised to £7,200, with £3,600 available to be saved in a cash IS... Read more...
Says Patrick “The curre... Read more...
The increased rates are as follows: Adult rate (workers aged 22 and over) will increase to £5.52 (from £5.35) Dev... Read more...
HM Revenue and Customs has published updated advisory mileage rates that take immediate effect. The rates allow the employer ... Read more...
The changes, concerning refunds of voluntary NI contributions, will primarily affect those who reach State Pension age on or ... Read more...
In a survey conducted by a leading bank, 35 per cent of businesses confessed to not being familiar with recent changes to tax... Read more...
The ability to deduct unpaid taxes direct from an account has been proposed in the Modernising Powers, Deterrents and Safegua... Read more...
The National Audit Office has found that HM Revenue and Customs received £157 million of overpayments last year from ta... Read more...
Fraudulent e-mails are being sent to businesses of all kinds across the region, which appear to arrive from HMRC. They ... Read more...
From 9 July HMRC will be investigating any tax liability not disclosed to them during their amnesty which ended on 22 June.&n... Read more...
Tax credits are state benefits which are generally available to lower income families. Individuals who have already c... Read more...
More than 5.7m pensioners pay tax, up from 4m in 1997 when Gordon Brown took over the Treasury. Any pensioner with a ... Read more...
HMRC recently wrote to subcontractors indicating that a “pilot” of the compliance check was run early in March 20... Read more...
Mountaineer and photographer, Ian Parnell has successfully climbed the great North Face of the Eiger with the legendary polar... Read more...
Alison, aged 25, has been studying on block release to BPP in Manchester where she has achieved all first time passes and con... Read more...
Originally introduced in the late 1940’s in order to encourage urban regeneration, a system of allowances was created t... Read more...
Currently the statutory holiday entitlement is 20 days, inclusive of bank holidays, which means that employers are able to in... Read more...
Form 42 requires details of ‘reportable events’ in relation to securities and options that are obtained by reason... Read more...
In a recent shock announcement, HMRC has offered to give investors with offshore bank accounts the chance to come clean about... Read more...
The reminder comes following changes announced to the basic rate of tax in this year’s budget which could have an adver... Read more...
With effect from 1 June 2007, the VAT reverse charge procedure will mean that the VAT responsibility regarding a range of hig... Read more...
Previously, tax inspectors were only able to obtain performance-related pay via ‘team bonuses’ on account of thei... Read more...
Under the new rules, which came into effect on 27th February 2007, the income threshold above which a charity is obliged to h... Read more...
With a reported 25 per cent increase in the buy-to-let market over the last year, the government has expressed growing concer... Read more...
The high profile case of Dr Peter d’Ambrumenil saw the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rule that the current UK VAT exe... Read more...
The proposed new measures are part of the government’s strategy to fulfil the European Union’s new money launderi... Read more...
Bolton based accountancy practice Bentleys has welcomed the news of a potential VAT boost for housing charities across the re... Read more...
Due to an extraordinary house price increase over recent years, with only minimal rises made to the amount at which Inheritan... Read more...
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Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants and business advisers are delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Hamilt... Read more...
Bolton based chartered accountants Bentleys, has welcomed the news that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has admitted defeat in ... Read more...
Bolton based accountants Bentleys is issuing a reminder to all employers in all sectors of the newly updated guidelines issue... Read more...
Bolton based chartered accountants and business advisors Bentleys, is issuing a timely reminder to local pub, club and hotel ... Read more...
The report identified a whole new brand of female entrepreneurs, commonly labelled as ‘momtrepreneurs&rs... Read more...
Bolton based Chartered Accountants; Bentleys are among the first businesses in Bolton to receive a Fire Risk A... Read more...
Bolton based accountants Bentleys are warning local owners of restaurants and take-aways... Read more...
Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton are warning companies who own their trading premises of the substanti... Read more...
Bolton based accountants Bentleys, are encouraging small businesses to participate in an initiative which not only allows emp... Read more...
Bentleys Chartered Accountants, one of the longest established accountancy practices in the Bolton and Bury area, is pleased ... Read more...
With the popularity of the Blackberry and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) ever increasing amongst employees, ... Read more...
Following the news that some of the biggest companies in the UK are failing to pay invoices on time, Bent... Read more...
Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton is warning business owners of the controversial proposal by HM Revenu... Read more...
Individuals who are planning to work abroad need to make sure they are up-to-date with the current tax laws. Those in... Read more...
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants has welcomed the announcement by Lord Carter that the date for online returns is ... Read more...
Bentleys Spot the "Bonus Ball" for Charity
Date Added: 09-Jul-2008
STATISTICS SHOW AN INCREASE IN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
Date Added: 02-Jul-2008
The government pledged to help women into business, after the Budget in March included a £12.5 million fund all... Read more...
22 MILLION TAXPAYERS COMPENSATED IN 10P TAX U-TURN
Date Added: 02-Jul-2008
PUBLIC CONTRACT ACCESS FOR SMEs
Date Added: 02-Jul-2008
The website facilitates businesses looking for national contrac... Read more...
Change to VAT Threshold
Date Added: 03-Jun-2008
Increase In Expenses Payments for Homeworkers
Date Added: 03-Jun-2008
New Penalties For Tax Errors
Date Added: 19-May-2008
HMRC state that those who have taken reasonable car... Read more...
Company Secretaries Now Optional
Date Added: 19-May-2008
Increase In Expenses Payments For Home Workers
Date Added: 19-May-2008
Changes To VAT Threshold
Date Added: 19-May-2008
they have reached t... Read more...
Changes to Student Loan Deductions
Date Added: 23-Apr-2008
ISA Changes For Savers
Date Added: 23-Apr-2008
Government Crackdown On Landlords Not Paying Enough Tax
Date Added: 23-Apr-2008
Tax Changes In This Year's Budget
Date Added: 23-Apr-2008
Gas Guzzlers Hit Hardest By Budget
Date Added: 23-Apr-2008
Cold As Ice - The Arctic Backlash
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Changes to the Pensions Act
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Changes to Interest on Tax
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Changes to Domicile and Residence Tax Rules
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Don't Dismiss Deeds Of Variation
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Buy To Let Investors - In or Out?
Date Added: 21-Feb-2008
Think Twice Before Buying Abroad
Date Added: 28-Jan-2008
Maternity and Paternity Pay and Leave Update
Date Added: 14-Jan-2008
Changes to Inheritance Tax for Married Couples and Civil Partners
Date Added: 08-Jan-2008
NMW COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TARGET HOTEL SECTOR IN 2008
Date Added: 30-Dec-2007
Six Of The Best Join Bentleys
Date Added: 17-Dec-2007
BUSINESS TAXES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Date Added: 05-Dec-2007
Tips may be part of National Minimum Wage
Date Added: 28-Nov-2007
National Minimum Wage Rates To Rise
Date Added: 23-Nov-2007
Phishing Scams
Date Added: 15-Nov-2007
Don't Fall Foul Of Poor Succession Planning
Date Added: 05-Nov-2007
Chancellor's Budget 2007 - "Draconian" changes to CGT
Date Added: 05-Nov-2007
Alison Quick Off The Mark With Latest From Sage
Date Added: 05-Nov-2007
Give Your Tax Precedures a Health Screening
Date Added: 09-Oct-2007
The warning comes following an amendment to the Income Tax (Exemption of Minor Benefits) Regulations 2002 which has j... Read more...
TAX FREE CAR MILEAGE RATES UPDATED
Date Added: 09-Oct-2007
REFUND OF VOLUNTARY NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS
Date Added: 01-Oct-2007
DO YOU KNOW YOUR COMPANY'S CORPORATION TAX BILL?
Date Added: 24-Sep-2007
SMEs MUST GO IT ALONE WITH INCREASED PENSION COSTS
Date Added: 10-Sep-2007
Protect Your Bank Account From The Tax Man
Date Added: 10-Sep-2007
Check Your Tax Code
Date Added: 05-Sep-2007
Keith Takes the Helm at BSCA
Date Added: 23-Aug-2007
TAX SCAM
Date Added: 12-Jul-2007
THE END OF THE AMNESTY
Date Added: 12-Jul-2007
TAX CREDITS FINAL REMINDER
Date Added: 12-Jul-2007
TAX PLANNING IN RETIREMENT
Date Added: 12-Jul-2007
CIS AND GROSS PAYMENT
Date Added: 12-Jul-2007
BENTLEYS CLIENTS CLIMB TO THE TOP
Date Added: 04-Jul-2007
Prize-winning Accountant Alison Qualifies
Date Added: 26-Jun-2007
COMPLETE OVERHAUL FOR CAPITAL ALLOWANCES
Date Added: 21-Jun-2007
INCREASED HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT FOR BRITISH WORKERS
Date Added: 21-Jun-2007
PREPARE FOR THE NEW FORM 42
Date Added: 21-Jun-2007
Taxman Announces Amnesty Deal on Offshore Accounts
Date Added: 07-Jun-2007
Tax Benefits Ignored By Workers
Date Added: 21-May-2007
Carousel Fraud Sends HMRC Into Reverse
Date Added: 21-May-2007
SMEs to pay the Price for Taxman's Bonus
Date Added: 19-Apr-2007
AUDIT DILEMMA FOR CHARITY TRUSTEES
Date Added: 19-Apr-2007
HMRC To Clampdown On Unpaid Landlord Tax
Date Added: 03-Apr-2007
NEW VAT RULES FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
Date Added: 27-Mar-2007
Money Laundering Crackdown
Date Added: 19-Mar-2007
HOUSING CHARITIES GET VAT BOOST
Date Added: 12-Mar-2007
DODGING THE DEATH TAX TRAP
Date Added: 05-Mar-2007
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS
Date Added: 05-Feb-2007
Bentleys Appoint Specialist Tax Expert
Date Added: 18-Jan-2007
Waiters Win Tips Tax War
Date Added: 09-Jan-2007
HMRC Updates Guidelines On Private Computer Use
Date Added: 30-Dec-2006
Don't Forget The Taxman At Christmas.
Date Added: 15-Dec-2006
MOMTREPRENEURSHIP MAKES FOR BIG BUSINESS
Date Added: 12-Dec-2006
IS YOUR BUSINESS STILL AT RISK FROM FIRE AND FINES?
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
NEW TAX PROPOSALS MAKE FOR TASTELESS TEATIMES
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
Value of business premises
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
SMES ENCOURAGED TO 'PAYROLL GIVE'
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
Ray Takes the Reins at Bentleys
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
COMPANIES COULD FACE BLACKBERRY TAXES
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
Don't fall Victim To Late Payment Culture
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
HMRC Propose Power Extension
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
Tax For Overseas Workers
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006
Welcome Amendments to SA Filing Deadlines
Date Added: 07-Dec-2006