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New Risk Framework published by The Charity Commission

The Framework explains the Commission's approach to regulation and risks affecting charities.

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Februarys Latest Downloads

We aim to keep you up to date on topical subjects. Read the three publications this month:

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Special Services

Why do I need a service charge accountant?

Plummer Parsons explains the requirements of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 in respect of service charge accounts.

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Wealth Management

Discretionary Trusts

The common feature is that the income and capital of these trusts is distributed at the trustees’ discretion to any one or more of the class of beneficiaries.

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Business Services

Buying or Selling a Business?

As experts in buying and selling businesses Plummer Parsons can guide you through this complex process.

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Not for Profit

The Charities Act 2011

The Charities Act 2011 comes into force in March 2012

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Wealth Management

What is an interest in possession trust (life interest trust)?

A potentially useful way of providing a safe income for dependants whilst ensuring some assets can be passed on at a later date.

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Special Services

When would I Need an Expert Shadow Adviser?

A shadow expert, also known as an expert adviser or a non testifying expert, is a party-appointed expert called to advise one party during a dispute.

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Business Services

Have You Ever Thought About Buying Another Business or Selling Your Own?

Buying and selling a business can be a minefield of compliance, legislation and risk.

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Taxation Services

Watch out for big increase in company car tax

Taxable company car benefits to change with effect from 6 April 2012

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Not for Profit

Funding Fair- Tuesday 24th January 2012

Is your community/voluntary group looking for funding?

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Special Services

Does a service charge fund pay tax?

Section 42, Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (LTA87)

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Wealth Management

Passing on a Family Business

Increasing numbers are handing over the reins to the family business. Make sure you have planned it out properly.

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Not for Profit

Community Interest Companies (CICs) Press Article

Do you want to be involved in a business that benefits the community - Have you considered setting up Community Interest Company (CIC)?

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Taxation Services

UK/Switzerland Tax Agreement

Existing banking relationships with Switzerland covered by new tax agreement.

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Business Services

The Autumn Statement - The Key Points

Chancellor George Osborne has updated MPs on the state of the economy and the Government's future plans in his Autumn Statement as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) publishes its latest growth and borrowing forecasts for the next five years.

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Taxation Services

Tax Tips – January 2012

Tax return deadline is 31 January 2012 - new penalty regime for late submission of returns.

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Wealth Management

Saving Inheritance Tax - By Giving While You're Living

Every penny helps - particularly when inheritance tax will take 40% of an individual's estate in excess of £325,000 and 40% of a married couple's or a couple in a civil partnership's estate in excess of £650,000.

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What Does a Forensic Accountant do?

‘Forensic’ means ‘suitable for use in a court of law’ and it is to that standard that forensics accountants generally have to work.

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Not for Profit

Risks to Charities Linked to Business Rates Relief

Charities, commerical properties and business rates relief - the potential problems

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