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Finding the Perfect Financial Match!
25th April, 2012

Smailes Goldie is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new recruitment service aimed specifically at finding and placing professionals within the financial sector. SG Financial Recruitment is a partnership between Smailes Goldie, of Hull and Barton, and leading recruitment ... Read more

Smailes Goldie Appoint New Partner
3rd April, 2012

Smailes Goldie is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Partner. Steve Bramall, who graduated from Hull University’s Business School, has been an Associate of the firm over the last year.  He trained and qualified at Smailes Goldie after... Read more

Budget Presents Welcome Measures To Help Businesses
24th March, 2012

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, of Hull and Barton, has advised businesses and individuals to review their financial affairs closely, after the Chancellor introduced a number of measures in his 2012 Budget. The Chancellor promised his budget would "unashamedly back busine... Read more

Review Your Taxes and Finances before April 5th
24th March, 2012

Tax is a subject that excites very few people and it is easy to ignore awkward issues involving tax.  Don’t - it could cost you dear.  Instead, think of a regular review of your tax affairs as an opportunity to reduce the taxman’s take from your family. The period ... Read more

Essential Business Update - Spring 2012
24th March, 2012

For all the latest business news from Smailes Goldie, please download our Essential Spring 2012 Business Update.  You will be able to find out more about: Our partnership with the World Trade Centre New style penalties from HMRC for the late payment o... Read more

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme – The Facts
24th March, 2012

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) has been in place for a number of years and provides tax relief for individuals prepared to invest in new and growing companies.  Investors can obtain generous income tax and capital gains tax (CGT) breaks for their investment and companies ca... Read more

Essential Employer Update - Are You NESTing?
24th March, 2012

In the current economic climate and with people living longer the Government is keen to ensure that we all have some pension provision.  Measures have been introduced that place duties on employers to automatically enrol employees into a work based pension scheme. Employers can eit... Read more

HMRC Continue Records Checks Scheme Despite Review
27th February, 2012

HM Revenue and Customs will continue to carry out its controversial business records checks (BRCs) despite the scheme being under review, according to Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, of Hull and Barton. HMRC announced before Christmas that it would be reviewing BRCs follow... Read more

Smailes Goldie Plays Key Role in Firm's Expansion
13th February, 2012

As businesses are struggling to raise finance to secure their future, Smailes Goldie  has successfully sourced £150,000 from Finance Yorkshire to help a Hull-based security firm with plans for expansion. John Moore Security, which specialises in fire alarms, CCTV, int... Read more

Smailes Goldie Becomes Official Partner of World Trade Centre
24th January, 2012

Smailes Goldie has become the latest official partner of the new private-sector led World Trade Centre Hull & Humber, which aims to help the region compete effectively on a global stage.  Jeremy Allison, Partner at Smailes Goldie, said: “We are delighted t... Read more

£95 Million Boost for Business
23rd January, 2012

Small and medium sized businesses in England could benefit from £95 million in government investment, according to Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, of Hull and Barton. The government funding, announced on 10 November 2011 will support SMEs considering investing in new... Read more

HMRC To Target Doctors and Dentists
4th January, 2012

HM Revenue and Customs is to target approximately 2,500 doctors and dentists who they believe have avoided paying tax on their income. The tax authority issued letters last month, requesting them to respond within 21 days or face possible prosecution through the courts. ... Read more

Raising a Smile in the Devil's Kitchen!
22nd November, 2011

Smailes Goldie has helped to raise over £3,500 for the Smile Foundation after taking part in the charity's annual Devil's Kitchen event. ... Read more

Our front of house team in the Devil's Kitchen!
22nd November, 2011

It wasn't just the food being magnificently prepared by the Smailes Goldie chefs that was being judged at the Smile Foundation's Devil's Kitchen event.  The company's front of house team were also being carefully scored for their ability to make sure their guests were looked af... Read more

Health Care Group News - Issue 2, 2011
24th October, 2011

How ‘fit’ are health sector pensions? The future of health sector pensions is still unclear as unions threaten strike action with talks with the Government still on going. The Government plans to increase employee contributions to public sect... Read more

HMRC Monitoring Use of Company Vans
13th October, 2011

 Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, of Hull and Barton, are warning that HMRC is increasing its monitoring of the use of company vans amid concerns that insufficient tax and NI contributions are being collected. When a company van is used for private jou... Read more

HMRC to Target Private Tutors and Fitness Coaches
23rd September, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, of Hull and Barton, are warning that HMRC is gearing up for the launch of its Private Tuition and Coaching (PT&C) campaign in the autumn. This will be the second disclosure opportunity for professionals, with those being... Read more

Missed Your Tax Renewal Deadline?
20th September, 2011

Now that the 31 July 2011 renewal deadline for tax credits (Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit) has passed, most people have already renewed to avoid their tax credits payments being stopped. However, in practice, if you missed the 31 July deadline, HMRC will first of all s... Read more

“Time To Pay” Scheme Winding Down
9th September, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton, are warning taxpayers that the Business Payment Support Service (BPSS), which was introduced in November 2008 to help both individuals and business owners who are having difficulty paying their tax on time, is now winding down.... Read more

Exam Success For Our Trainees
12th August, 2011

Smailes Goldie is delighted to announce the success of their two newest trainee accountants. Billy Cowell, who was awarded the Kaplan student scholarship last year, has just passed his Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) exams.  Normally taking up to two years for t... Read more

Agricultural Newsletter, Issue 2, 2011
5th August, 2011

British livestock farmers need more backing from Europe if they are to stay in business, the NFU has told delegates at an industry debate in Brussels. Knee-jerk regulation, trade liberalisation and high input costs are among the long-term pressures threatening British farmers, w... Read more

Over £5000 Raised for Yorkshire Cancer Research
4th August, 2011

It may have been a wet and windy day, but that didn’t deter the staff from Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants from completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in memory of two friends and colleagues who lost their lives to cancer. A 27-strong team of walkers and 7 hel... Read more

Accountants Take on Three Peaks Challenge for Charity
8th July, 2011

A group of accountants from Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge next weekend to raise as much money as possible for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Over 30 accountants and 6 support staff, from our offices in Hull and Barton... Read more

'Olympic' Bike Ride for Charity
20th June, 2011

Staff at Smailes Goldie have taken part in a nationwide event, organised by the UK200 Group, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.  The whole event, which will see more than 300 professionals taking part across the UK, started in Perth, Scotland, last month when... Read more

Going for Gold!
11th June, 2011

While the world’s elite athletes are busy preparing for the 2012 London Olympics, we, at Smailes Goldie, are gearing up for a challenge of our own a little sooner... ... Read more

New Associate at Smailes Goldie
6th June, 2011

Smailes Goldie is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Associate. Steve Bramall, who graduated from Hull University’s Business School, trained and qualified at Smailes Goldie after joining the firm in 2001 – and gained a National Order of Mer... Read more

PAYE problems for pensioners
11th May, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning taxpayers who started receiving their state pension in 2010/11 may not have this adjusted in their PAYE code for 2010/11 and 2011/12. Jeremy Allison, Partner, Smailes Goldie, said:... Read more

Genuine Corporate hospitality still allowed - Businesses offered guidance on the Bribery Act
11th May, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are advising businesses to take time to understand how the Bribery Act will affect them. With the Bribery Act set to come into force on 1st July 2011, the government has issued some guidance t... Read more

Employees may be eligible for Mileage Allowance Relief
11th May, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are reminding businesses that the mileage allowance for employees who use their own cars for business use has been increased. As of 6 April 2011, employees can now claim 45p per mile for the f... Read more

Businesses warned of changes to tax payment rules
11th May, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are reminding businesses of changes to the rules for paying some of the most common taxes. As of 1st April 2011, all company tax returns must be submitted online, using the iXBRL system, while... Read more

Temps hired to chase unpaid tax bills
11th May, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning taxpayers that more than 1,000 temporary workers are being taken on by HMRC to help collect unpaid tax bills. HMRC is recruiting the extra support to help it chase up outstanding t... Read more

New managing partner for Smailes Goldie
1st April, 2011

Ian Lamb has become the new Managing Partner at Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, after the retirement of John Wilkinson. Mr Lamb, who trained and qualified at Smailes Goldie and became a partner in 1983, at the age of just 25, now heads up th... Read more

Retiring from Smailes Goldie after 44 years
1st March, 2011

The Managing Partner at Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, is retiring after 44 years. John Wilkinson, who became a Partner in 1975, dealt with all aspects of finance, accounting and tax matters and in more recent years has specialised in emplo... Read more

Warning over latest fake tax emails
1st March, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning of a new range of so-called 'phishing' emails which aim to steal individuals' bank account details and look as if they have been sent from HM Revenue and Customs. Martin Overfield,... Read more

New Rules on Paternity Leave
1st March, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are advising parents about changing legislation regarding Paternity leave. Many parents find it difficult to share the parenting responsibility equally with mothers wanting to return to the w... Read more

New penalties for late filing and payment
1st March, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning that new penalties are due to be introduced in April for late filing and late payment of tax, under legislation included in the Finance Act 2009. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has ... Read more

Fine Wine and Inheritance Tax
1st March, 2011

Does investing in fine wine qualify for an Inheritance Tax (IHT) break? That's the question that has been causing some confusion recently and Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, say there have been conflicting reports. HM Revenue and Customs (HM... Read more

Changes to emergency tax codes
1st March, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning employees that the 'emergency' tax codes which employers use when no tax code is available are set to change later this year. Peter Duffield, Partner at Smailes Goldie, said: ... Read more

New Tax Rules on Holiday Lettings
7th February, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are advising people who let out holiday homes to be aware of revised rules surrounding the taxation of holiday rental businesses. It comes after a period of uncertainty caused by the change of Governm... Read more

Savings Protection is Increased
7th February, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are reporting that the amount of savers' money which is safeguarded should a bank or building society collapse has been increased from £50,000 to £85,000. The new limit for the Fin... Read more

Small Firms Face Fines for Poor Book-keeping
7th February, 2011

Smailes Goldie Chartered Accountants, in Hull and Barton-upon-Humber, are warning that around 50,000 small businesses are set to be targeted annually by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) amid concerns that their book-keeping is not up to scratch. HMRC is targeting f... Read more