Accountancy

We are here to relieve you and your staff from the troubles and burdens of in-house bookkeeping and accounting, including your annual accounts.

We work very closely with our clients in order to gain a full understanding of your business and how you run it. We have the capacity and flexibility to then tailor our approach to your needs in order to deliver the most appropriate service we can for you.

One of the most important aspects of this service is the preparation of management accounts. We see these as vital and integral to the continuity and success of your business. Again, we discuss your requirements with you and provide you with tailored information and constructive advice on a regular basis.

We Specialise in the following sectors :

Property & Land
Professional Services
Medical Profession
Retail & Wholesalers
Restuarant & Takeaways
IT & Digital Marketing
Consultants RT

Personal Tax

If your personal affairs are complicated then completing a self assessment tax return can be a daunting process. Failing to submit a return on time will incur a penalty which increases over time the longer it is outstanding. The continual changes to the tax system makes completing tax returns harder and harder potentially resulting in more fines further down the line.

We can save you a lot of time, worry, and money by handling your self-assessment tax return. We will do all the necessary computations, complete your return, and even offer advice on how you can minimize your tax liability.

We can act as your agent, dealing directly with the HM Revenue and Customs on your behalf, and, should you be selected for a self-assessment inquiry, act for you at any meetings.

Our experienced team deals with tax computations which includes

Property Income
Capital Gains Tax
Pension Income
Dividend Income
Self Employment
CIS Refund

Business Tax

Experts Team Dedication to Correctly Calculate
The Corporation Tax Liability

We will help you to understand the tax implications of your actions, in order that you can plan ahead and conduct your affairs in a tax efficient way.

. We prepare your corporation tax return on an annual basis. After your approval, we submit this in time, on your behalf to HMRC.

. We calculate and notify you in good time of what and when to pay HMRC as well as how to do so.

. We help you comply with the rules and thus avoid penalties, saving you money, time and a mark on your credit rating. In some cases we help to appeal penalties.

Everyone wants their business to be as tax efficient as possible. But with new, tougher regulations being introduced, you need to understand the level of risk and compliance required. What’s more, as you grow, so does the complexity of your tax requirements. You know that a good relationship with HMRC is fundamental to protecting your reputation but getting everything right can feel like a huge burden.

Our tax advisers work closely with companies, tailoring our services to you. Using a wealth of experience inp tax, an extensive knowledge of prevailing practice and a down-to-earth, personal approach, we will make sure that your planning is robust, your reliefs are maximised, your compliance obligations are met – and your overall tax risk is effectively managed.

Tax Planning

Tax planning can be separated into two main areas, business and personal.

What is business tax planning?

Business tax planning is undertaken by organisations seeking to reduce their tax liability. When tax planning for a corporate entity, we at Blackstone’s will:

Make use of tax reliefs and opportunities – e.g. capital allowances
Ensure the best capital vs revenue tax treatment
Implement tax-efficient accounting policies

Consider the most tax-efficient structure for your business and restructure if necessary

Optimise the tax position on major transactions – e.g. property sale or purchase
Review profit extraction
Identify succession planning issues

Maximise the efficient use of any tax losses

Ultimately, smart and effective planning can result in substantial tax savings for a business.

What is personal tax planning?

Personal tax planning is concerned with optimising an individual’s tax position and usually covers the following areas:

Everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax position and ensure they meet the compliance requirements. Our specialist tax team can provide you with year-round advice on all aspects of taxation.

We can help with tax planning in relation to:
* Personal Tax
* Business Tax
* Capital Gains Tax
* Inheritance Tax
* VAT Planning
* Profit Extraction Strategies
* IR35 Advice

Payroll

The task of payroll processing can often divert you from your core business activity. It is our job to help and take the worry and time out of this process for you.

By allowing us to look after your payroll activity, we will free up more time for your staff to attend to other business areas, therefore creating more opportunities and raising efficiency in the business.

Our payroll services are thorough and, of course, compliant with HM Revenue & Customs statutory requirements.

We can deal with every aspect of UK wages and salary requirements including:

Setting up a new payroll system
Day to day payroll processing
Dealing with PAYE and National Insurance deductions
Completing your end of year returns
Holiday pay
Statutory pay
CIS Returns

VAT

Value-added tax is not an easy subject to talk about. Our aim is to make it as simple as possible for you to handle and understand. It is seen as one of the most complex tax areas to be imposed on businesses.

The VAT legislations are constantly being moved as well as the ever changing stream of regulatory details. HMRC is constantly demanding more and more from businesses which add more stress on top of what you already have to manage.

It is our tax advisers that help you make sure you do not miss anything and do not fall foul of the regulations. We make sure you do not pay the chancellor any more than you need to.

Our efficient and cost-effective VAT service includes:

Assistance with VAT registration
Advice on VAT planning and administration
VAT control and reconciliation
Help with completing VAT returns
Processes put in place to avoid future issues with HMRC

Company Secretarial

The company secretarial function for any business is often seen as an arduous task normally overseen by a family member or a senior employee, such as Company Secretary. This can be met with issues as the designated Company Secretary may not have a full understanding of the duties they are required to undertake.

We can provide you with a comprehensive service to ensure that your company complies with the myriad of obligations required under company law. We have experience working with a variety of companies helping them meet their company secretarial and corporate governance requirements. We offer a range of services from a fully outsourced company secretarial function to providing ad-hoc advice and assistance.

Our full company secretarial services include:
Company formations
Preparation and electronic filing of statutory returns
Preparation of all documentation related to minutes and resolutions
Maintenance and storage of statutory books

HMRC Investigations

“We understand that people sometimes make mistakes in their dealings with HMRC and that HMRC make mistakes in dealing with taxpayers. Many people do not know how to deal with HMRC or who to turn to for help resolve the tax dispute.

Our firm of tax advisors specialise in resolving people’s problems with HMRC. We have extensive expertise in dealing with all forms of tax investigations and tax disputes as well as with taking matters to the Tax Tribunal where agreement cannot be reached.

We deal both directly with the individual who is under enquiry and also work with many firms of accountants supporting them in dealing with HMRC disputes and advising them on how to handle HRMC to get the best result.

The fact is that proper management of HMRC is the best way of reducing the tax, interest and penalty as well as the time taken in resolving any tax dispute.

Our expert team are none judgemental and rigorously defend your position within the scope and parameter of the law. We take control and manage the process to minimise the interruptions that any form of tax investigation causes to an individual’s life and business.”