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Charity Commission highlights charity failings

The Charity Commission has just released its latest report, Charities Back on Track 2010-11, summarizing its recent investigations and regulatory casework over the past year.

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Business Services

Back Up Your Data

It seems that the only time backing up your data becomes a topic of conversation is when a computer has failed and work has been lost. Backing up is one of the most important, but also one of the most neglected areas of computing

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Wealth Management

Inheritance Tax planning: Are you taking full advantage of tax-free gifts?

The PP Wealth Management Team looks at tax-free gifts available with no Inheritance Tax consequences.

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Taxation Services

Tax Tips – October 2011

Tax treatment for repairs, improvements and fixtures and fittings.

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Not for Profit

Trustees Week 2011

This year, Trustees’ Week is being held from Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November.

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Not for Profit

Independent Schools Win Public Benefit Case Against Charity Commission

In the recent judicial review of the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, the Upper Tribunal at the High court in London has sided with the Independent Schools Council.

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Wealth Management

Protecting Your Family

When you start a family there are many financial issues to consider. These things may not be easy to talk about but having children means that you should reconsider your priorities. You should make sure your children are protected against the financial repercussions should one or both parents die.

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Taxation Services

Flat rate VAT – A change in the rules!

Bank interest no longer subject to flat rate VAT

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Taxation Services

Taxman Targets Private Tutors and Coaches

HMRC has recently announced the Tax Catch Up Plan (TCUP), which is a campaign focused on private tutors and coaches designed to make it easy for those providing tuition, instruction or coaching to put their tax affairs in order.

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Special Services

How To Approach Retirement Discussions

On April 5 2011, The Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations abolished the default retirement age (DRA) –employees may now only be compulsorily retired once they reach 65 if you can objectively justify it.

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Special Services

Multi-Sports Clubs – CASC registration issues

PP CASC team looks at options available to multi-sports clubs

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Wealth Management

Why is it important to have a will?

The PP Wealth Management Team explain the importance of making a Will

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The working life of a new trainee at our Hailsham office

Fiona Burges discusses her time so far

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Wealth Management

Ten Questions you should always ask yourself when Planning for Inheritance Tax (IHT)

Plummer Parsons set out 10 basic questions you should always check when planning for Inheritance Tax

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Taxation Services

FREE Buy to Let Landlord Seminar

Join our panel of experts to discuss various aspects on this topic.

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Special Services

Leasehold complaints rise by 46% in 2 years. No they have not!

ARMA's response to BBC article

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