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Carlisle Youth Zone's New Chairman is Announced
David Allen, has taken on the leading role as Chairman of the Carlisle Youth Zone and will work with other board members to make a real difference for the young people of Carlisle. Read More...
Helping You Bridge the Gap
With little sight of a let up in the weather, most of us in Cumbria will have some experience of friends, family or businesses being affected by the severe flooding that has brought devastation to homes and roads in our county. So how can we help you during this difficult period Read More...
VAT Changes for 2010
There are a number of VAT changes taking effect from 2010 which are not as daunting as they may first appear, but are you ready for these? Read More...
Have You Got Offshore Accounts To Declare?
In 2007 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced an Offshore Disclosure Facility (ODF) which enabled individuals to declare their offshore accounts, in the then big five banks, and now HMRC have launched a New Disclosure Opportunity (NDO). Read More...
Subcontractor or Employee – Which are you?
HM Revenue & Customs have recently issued new proposals to help combat the perceived lack of compliance in the construction industry, concerning individuals being subcontractors when they should be employees. Read More...
Companies Act 2006
The final provisions of the Companies Act 2006 come into force on 1 October 2009 and these changes affect every company operating in the United Kingdom. Read More...
Late Filing Penalties - Update
All companies including dormant companies are required to deliver annual accounts to Companies House. A penalty is payable if the accounts are delivered late and these penalties have now been increased based on how late the accounts are delivered. Read More...
Tax Free Business Meals
With effect from 6 April 2009 the costs of meals whilst travelling on business can be deducted from your business profits saving you Income Tax and National Insurance. In addition to this, if you have employee's you can also pay for the cost of meals up to certain rates, free of Income Tax and National Insurance. Read More...
Tax Penalties - How Do You Measure Up
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) acknowledge that most people do take care to declare and pay the right amount of tax. They use penalties to stop people who don’t take care from gaining an unfair advantage. After consultation, HMRC are replacing a wide variety of penalties for inaccurate tax returns with one system across almost all taxes. Read More...
At a Glance : Budget 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling set out the depth of Britain's economic downturn in his Budget speech to the House of Commons. See our "At a Glance" Budget 2009 Summary to see how it will affect your finances. Read More...
David Allen & Co move into Penrith Office
David Allen & Co Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce the opening of their new office at Penrith on Monday 30 March and the location, just off the M6 motorway means that it is easily accessible for clients and visitors to the expanding firm. Read More...
David Allen & Co expand into West Cumbria
David Allen & Co Chartered Accountants opened the doors of their new office in Workington on Monday 16 February. The Dalston based firm, headed up by Carlisle United chief executive David Allen, also plans to expand in to Penrith soon. Read More...
Specialist Farm Consultant joins the David Allen & Co Team
Kevin Batty has recently been recruited to join the Agricultural Team at Chartered Accountants, David Allen & Co. Kevin is a farm consultant and will be key in day to day advice issues. Read More...