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Bentleys Chartered Accountants
Hazlemere
70 Chorley New Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 4BY

Tel. 01204 388675
Fax. 01204 381204

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Changes to Student Loan Deductions
Bentleys are informing employers of changes to the way they deduct student loan repayments from their employees’ pay. The changes, which affect the starting and stopping of the deduction procedure, are due to come into force on 6th April 2008.
Date added: 23 April 2008
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ISA Changes For Savers
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing savers of changes to the rules governing Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). With the government encouraging more people to start saving, the changes, which are effective from 6th April 2008, are anticipated to make the process easier.
Date added: 23 April 2008
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Government Crackdown On Landlords Not Paying Enough Tax
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants are advising local buy-to-let landlords and property owners to take heed of the recent announcements from HMRC about unreported income generated from property.
Date added: 23 April 2008
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Tax Changes In This Year's Budget
Bolton based Chartered Accountants Bentleys are reminding individuals that a large number of changes to varying tax regimes were announced in the 2008 Budget, with many of them already in force from April 6th 2008. The main tax changes are outlined below.
Date added: 23 April 2008
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Gas Guzzlers Hit Hardest By Budget
With an increasing focus on environmental initiatives, it came as no surprise that there would be an increase in fuel duty featured in this year’s budget. Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants are encouraging individuals to keep up to date with the changes to the cost of running a vehicle.
Date added: 23 April 2008
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Cold As Ice - The Arctic Backlash
Bentleys are informing individuals that HM Revenue and Customs have published a draft consultation on income shifting. This follows the controversial case against husband and wife run company Arctic Systems Limited, in which HMRC lost appeals to allow them to impose a hefty backdated tax bill on the couple.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Changes to the Pensions Act
Bentleys are advising individuals to keep abreast of forthcoming changes to UK pension schemes. This follows last year’s Pensions Act 2007 in which the Pensions Act, published in May 2006 and the Pensions Bill, published on 5th December 2007, outlined proposed changes to the British state pensions system.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Changes to Interest on Tax
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing individuals that HM Revenue and Customs have announced changed to the rates of interest charged on late, unpaid or overpaid taxes and National Insurance contributions. The new rates of interest, which came into force on 6th January 2008 are, according to HMRC, a result of the recent changes to market rates.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Changes to Domicile and Residence Tax Rules
Bentleys Chartered Accountants are informing individuals of a consultation document and draft legislation that have been published by the government, announcing their proposed changes to the rules relating to tax contributions of non-domiciled UK residents.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Don't Dismiss Deeds Of Variation
Deeds of variation may seem obsolete to some, now that the government have allowed inheritance tax nil rate bands (NRB) to be transferred between spouses upon the death of the first. However Bentleys believe that there are still some cases when a deed of variation is worth thinking about.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Buy To Let Investors - In or Out?
Bentleys are advising buy-to-let property owners to review their situations before the changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in April. While a large proportion of owners will benefit from the changes, there are some that will actually be worse off, and end up paying more tax if they sell their properties after the tax changes are implemented.
Date added: 21 February 2008
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Think Twice Before Buying Abroad
Keith Acton, Senior Partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants is urging buyers to think twice about tax before buying abroad. Although over 100 countries now have a double-taxation agreement with the UK, meaning that tax paid in the local country will be deducted from the tax owed in the UK, not all do, and so it is worth checking before entering into any property purchase.
Date added: 28 January 2008
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Maternity and Paternity Pay and Leave Update
John Shaw, partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Boltonis advising clients about the new government intention to extend Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay from April 2009 to April 2010. The intended changes to Paternity Leave and Pay that were scheduled to coincide with the extension have also been delayed until 2010.
Date added: 14 January 2008
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Changes to Inheritance Tax for Married Couples and Civil Partners
Patrick Hamilton, Tax Expert at Bentleys Chartered Accountantsis advising individuals to be aware of the recent Government announcement about an intended change to the inheritance tax (IHT) nil rate band of £300,000 for married couples and civil partners. It is soon to be the case that when one of the partners dies, the remainder of the IHT nil rate band that is unused can be transferred to the surviving spouse. The change will also be applied retroactively, so anyone whose partner died before the announcement, and who themselves survived until 9 October 2007 is eligible for a backdated transfer.
Date added: 08 January 2008
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NMW COMPLIANCE OFFICERS TARGET HOTEL SECTOR IN 2008
Bentleys Chartered Accountants is warning businesses in the hotel sector about the government’s scheme to ensure national minimum wage procedures are being adhered to. From November 2007, teams of compliance officers commenced a programme lasting 12 months with an aim to iron out issues surrounding national minimum wage in the hotel sector. The hospitality sector overall will be targeted in 2008/2009.
Date added: 30 December 2007
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Six Of The Best Join Bentleys
Bentleys has welcomed six new recruits to the firm over recent months.
Date added: 17 December 2007
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BUSINESS TAXES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Businesses will be keen to hear how the outcome of a major government consultation on new tax allowances could affect them.
Date added: 05 December 2007
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Tips may be part of National Minimum Wage
Mike Turner, partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Boltonis warning retail clients who are challenged by HMRC to consider the impact the National Minimum Wage has on their employees who receive tips from customers.
Date added: 28 November 2007
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National Minimum Wage Rates To Rise
Ray Darby, managing partner of Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton is reminding employers that the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates changed again from 1 October 2007.
Date added: 23 November 2007
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Phishing Scams
Bentleys have welcomed HMRC’s commitment to reduce electronic fraud and “Phishing scams”.
Date added: 15 November 2007
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Don't Fall Foul Of Poor Succession Planning
According to Bolton based firm of accountants Bentleys, literally thousands of jobs locally are at risk as business owners are not giving enough thought to the need for succession planning within their business.
Date added: 05 November 2007
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Chancellor’s Budget 2007 – “Draconian” changes to CGT
A major reform to capital gains tax announced in the pre-budget statement will be introduced via a single rate of 18 per cent from 6th April 2008. According to the Chancellor this “aims to ensure a more sustainable system that is straightforward and internationally competitive.” As part of this new system the annual exempt amount (currently £9,200) will remain in place, but taper relief and indexation allowance will be withdrawn.
Date added: 05 November 2007
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Alison Quick Off The Mark With Latest From Sage
Alison Leech of Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton is one of the first local accountants to become a Sage Accredited Accountant Business Partner for the newly released Sage 50 Accounts 2008 range.
Date added: 05 November 2007
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Give Your Tax Precedures a Health Screening
Local companies are being advised by Bolton based accountants and business advisers Bentleys to check that their tax procedures are correct in relation to health screenings for employees.
Date added: 09 October 2007
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TAX FREE CAR MILEAGE RATES UPDATED
Bentleys is warning local businesses to ensure they are up to date with revised mileage rates that were issued recently.
Date added: 09 October 2007
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REFUND OF VOLUNTARY NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS
Following the Pensions Act 2007 becoming law on 26 July 2007, Bolton based accountants Bentleys is advising those affected to be aware of important changes.
Date added: 01 October 2007
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR COMPANY’S CORPORATION TAX BILL?
Bolton based accountants Bentleys are advising local businesses to check their corporation tax bill after research revealed a large number of business owners have no idea how much they should be paying.
Date added: 24 September 2007
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SMEs MUST GO IT ALONE WITH INCREASED PENSION COSTS
Local companies are being advised to prepare for a major overhaul of the UK pensions scheme which will come into force in 2012.
Date added: 10 September 2007
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Protect Your Bank Account From The Tax Man
The taxman would no longer need a court order to reclaim unpaid taxes direct from an individual’s bank account under a proposed new consultation, advises Bolton based chartered accountants Bentleys.
Date added: 10 September 2007
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Check Your Tax Code
Bentleys are advising local businesses and individuals to check their tax code after it was reported that up to one million people are paying the wrong amount to the tax man.
Date added: 05 September 2007
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Keith Takes the Helm at BSCA
Keith Acton, senior partner at Bentleys Chartered Accountants has become the new President of Bolton Society of Chartered Accountants
Date added: 23 August 2007
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TAX SCAM
Bolton based chartered accountants Bentleys are warning local businesses about a new e-mail tax scam which is being orchestrated by criminals posing as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Date added: 12 July 2007
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THE END OF THE AMNESTY
With the off shore accounts tax amnesty now over, HM Revenue and Customs is about to begin its clampdown on undisclosed liabilities, warns Bolton based chartered accountants, Bentleys.
Date added: 12 July 2007
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TAX CREDITS FINAL REMINDER
The deadline for the submission of tax credit renewals is 31 July 2007, which is a month earlier than the renewal date last year which was 31 August, warns Bolton based chartered accountants Bentleys.
Date added: 12 July 2007
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TAX PLANNING IN RETIREMENT
Tax planning has never been so important, particularly for the over 65s, more of whom are now paying tax than ever before, comments tax expert Patrick Hamilton of Bentleys.
Date added: 12 July 2007
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CIS AND GROSS PAYMENT
Bentleys are advising local subcontractors caught up in the new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) that they could find themselves reclassified for net payment instead of gross payment.
Date added: 12 July 2007
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BENTLEYS CLIENTS CLIMB TO THE TOP
Whilst Bolton based accountants Bentleys have a head for figures, it seems their clients have a head for heights and a thirst for adventure!
Date added: 04 July 2007
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Prize-winning Accountant Alison Qualifies
Bentleys is pleased to announce that Alison Mitchelmore has qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant having successfully completed the ACCA professional qualification.
Date added: 26 June 2007
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COMPLETE OVERHAUL FOR CAPITAL ALLOWANCES
While Gordon Brown's proposals for a complete overhaul of the capital allowances system may prove beneficial for many, it could also prove financially devastating for others, warns Bolton based accountants Bentleys.
Date added: 21 June 2007
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INCREASED HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT FOR BRITISH WORKERS
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants has welcomed the news that the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) is to gradually increase the minimum statutory holiday entitlement and is advising local businesses to ensure they comply.
Date added: 21 June 2007
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PREPARE FOR THE NEW FORM 42
With the deadline for filing the revised Form 42 fast approaching, Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton is warning all local businesses to ensure that they are fully compliant or risk being liable for substantial penalties.
Date added: 21 June 2007
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Taxman Announces Amnesty Deal on Offshore Accounts
Bentleys is warning local taxpayers to carefully consider the recent news that the taxman is offering a special fixed rate of penalties of 10% to the thousands of holders of offshore bank accounts who have avoided paying tax.
Date added: 07 June 2007
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Tax Benefits Ignored By Workers
Bolton based accountants Bentleys are reminding workers across the region to consider taking part in tax efficient charitable schemes which can help good causes across the country.
Date added: 21 May 2007
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Carousel Fraud Sends HMRC Into Reverse
With HMRC’s long anticipated VAT reverse charge measure about to go into place as part of a major clampdown on carousel fraud, Keith Acton at Bentleys Chartered Accountants in Bolton is advising local companies to make sure that they are fully compliant.
Date added: 21 May 2007
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SMEs to pay the Price for Taxman's Bonus
Bentleys is warning SMEs throughout the region of the new financial incentive scheme implemented by HM Revenue and Customs, which could see SMEs increasingly targeted by the taxman.
Date added: 19 April 2007
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AUDIT DILEMMA FOR CHARITY TRUSTEES
Bentleys has welcomed the Government’s decision to raise the audit exemption threshold for the charity sector as part of the changes introduced by the new Charities Act.
Date added: 19 April 2007
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HMRC To Clampdown On Unpaid Landlord Tax
Homeowners who let rooms in their property need to make sure they are fully compliant with current tax regulations as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to launch a major clampdown on unpaid landlord tax.
Date added: 03 April 2007
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NEW VAT RULES FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
Following a landmark VAT case, Bolton based accountancy and business advisory practice Bentleys is warning medical practitioners of the impending changes to be made to the current VAT exemption on medical services.
Date added: 27 March 2007
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Money Laundering Crackdown
Bolton based chartered accountants and business advisers Bentleys are warning that the recent proposals by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for a new money laundering clampdown could carry major implications for businesses, throughout the region, that are considered as at high risk.
Date added: 19 March 2007
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HOUSING CHARITIES GET VAT BOOST
Bolton based accountancy practice Bentleys has welcomed the news of a potential VAT boost for housing charities across the region, as the direct result of a recent VAT Tribunal decision.
Date added: 12 March 2007
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DODGING THE DEATH TAX TRAP
With recent shock reports that a record 10 million families are to be caught up in the ‘death tax trap’, Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants is advising homeowners throughout the region to hurry and put their personal tax in order before too late.
Date added: 05 March 2007
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS
SMEs across Bolton are being encouraged by a firm of local accountants and business advisers to take advantage of the Government’s research and development (R&D) tax credit scheme.
Date added: 05 February 2007
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Bentleys Appoint Specialist Tax Expert
Bolton based Bentleys Chartered Accountants and business advisers are delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Hamilton as their new tax manager.
Date added: 18 January 2007
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Waiters Win Tips Tax War
Bolton based chartered accountants Bentleys, has welcomed the news that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has admitted defeat in the ongoing battle with restaurateurs across the region on the tax status of waiters’ tips.
Date added: 09 January 2007
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HMRC Updates Guidelines On Private Computer Use
Bolton based accountants Bentleys is issuing a reminder to all employers in all sectors of the newly updated guidelines issued by HM Customs and Revenue (HMRC) on the private use of computer equipment.
Date added: 30 December 2006
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Don't Forget The Taxman At Christmas.
Bolton based chartered accountants and business advisors Bentleys, is issuing a timely reminder to local pub, club and hotel owners across the region of the new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) rules on staff benefits. As the Christmas season looms closer and the hospitality industry prepares for its busiest time of year, it is increasingly important that businesses are compliant with the latest tax protocols.
Date added: 15 December 2006
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MOMTREPRENEURSHIP MAKES FOR BIG BUSINESS
Bolton based accountants and business advisers Bentleys has welcomed the recent news that working mum businesses in the UK are on the increase. According to a recent study conducted by Yellow pages in conjunction with London School of Economics (LSE), an increasing number of women are starting up their own businesses after becoming mothers.
Date added: 12 December 2006
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IS YOUR BUSINESS STILL AT RISK FROM FIRE AND FINES?
Bolton based Chartered Accountants; Bentleys are among the first businesses in Bolton to receive a Fire Risk Assessment Certificate from health & safety specialists The Parr Group, in compliance with new legislation which came into force on 1st Oct 2006.
Date added: 07 December 2006
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NEW TAX PROPOSALS MAKE FOR TASTELESS TEATIMES
Bolton based accountants Bentleys are warning local owners of restaurants and take-aways of the recent controversial tax proposals by the Government which could see the introduction of a new tax.
Date added: 07 December 2006
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Value of business premises
Bentleys Chartered Accountants of Bolton are warning companies who own their trading premises of the substantial decrease in overall value which can result if the business and property are sold together.
Date added: 07 December 2006
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SMES ENCOURAGED TO ‘PAYROLL GIVE’
Bolton based accountants Bentleys, are encouraging small businesses to participate in an initiative which not only allows employees to make tax-free donations but also boasts a government grant claim as part of the package.
Date added: 07 December 2006
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Ray Takes the Reins at Bentleys
Bentleys Chartered Accountants, one of the longest established accountancy practices in the Bolton and Bury area, is pleased to announce that Ray Darby FCA is to take over the role of Managing Partner with effect from 1st October 2006.
Date added: 07 December 2006
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COMPANIES COULD FACE BLACKBERRY TAXES
With the popularity of the Blackberry and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) ever increasing amongst employees, and the announcement in the budget to remove the tax exemption on the Home Computer Initiative,
Date added: 07 December 2006
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