Tax advice, accountancy services and business consultancy in Essex and East London

Time to switch?

Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, it’s now even easier to track down the best possible mortgage deals by using our new web tools. Simply hover your cursor arrow over ‘tools’ in the main menu bar above, and you’ll…

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No sex please

Without Life or Critical Illness cover or reviewing your existing cover? It’s best to apply now, and beat the premium-increase deadline created by the EU Gender Directive. The EU Gender Directive, due to come into force in December this year,…

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Top tips on estate planning

Make sure your business assets can be passed down without incurring significant taxes: Where there’s a will. Wills shouldn’t just be reviewed when you want to make an alteration for personal reasons; it’s a good idea to check periodically that…

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Sale of the century

Unless you’re a serial (and highly successful) entrepreneur, chances are you won’t have been through the process of selling a business before – so we thought some useful advice might be in order… You may not have previously considered your…

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Are you gambling on the mortgage rate lottery?

The base rate is at an all-time low, and has been so for three years now – but although the Bank of England looks unlikely to increase it, lenders are beginning to raise their interest rates. In the past few…

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A budget for business

The Chancellor had promised to deliver a budget ‘backing business’, and for the most part he has done so, since the measures announced have certainly favoured business rather than pleasure. Key announcements include: Corporation tax has been cut to 26%,…

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CBHC launches new investment platform

The investment market is becoming increasingly complex, with a myriad of products and providers to choose from, and a lot of hard work required to stay on top. This is why we’re launching a new wrap investment scheme designed to…

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A Budget for Business?

Essex accountants CBHC deliver an analysis of what the Growth & Innovation Budget means for SMEs If George Osborne’s words are to be believed, then this Budget is all about supporting enterprise, kick-starting Britain’s economy through the private sector and…

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Turn your trading losses into gains

It may sound counter-intuitive, but a trading loss presents certain opportunities. You can offset it against Corporation Tax in the past, present or future. Alternatively you may want to consider re-setting your financial year, or even creating a loss through…

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Mortgages: How low can you go?

The housing market might be up and down like a yo-yo, but one thing is certain – interest rates are still at an all time low. However, just because the bank isn’t taking as much of your hard earned cash…

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Pensions get lean (not mean)

The Government has announced that the state pension system needs an overhaul, and in a bold move, decided to do away with means-testing. Read on to find out how this will affect the pockets in your future corduroys. Last month,…

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Could you be paying less tax?

Spend a few minutes completing this tax-busting checklist and start cutting all your tax bills down to size! From your personal pension to the benefits given to staff, there are numerous ways to reduce your tax bill. If you find…

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Times are changing: Important deadlines in April 2010

If you’re considering retirement in the next few years or have an ISA, you need to be aware of some important changes taking effect in April 2010. Read on to find out why March could make a significant difference to…

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