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Chartered Accountants of Poynton, Cheshire

Paying less tax - Defer Your Gains

There are many ways to save tax - all of them perfectly legal.

For example, if you realise Capital Gains after the end of the tax year, and delay payment of the tax for 12 months and split sales across the end of the tax year – you can make use of two years’ annual exemption.

Also, make an outright gift to your spouse, who can make use of his or her exemption, too. Delaying a sale can also mean more taper relief – so less tax.

Save employers’ NIC

Employee costs may be high, but save employers’ national insurance contributions by rewarding employees through all employee share schemes and pension contributions instead of additional salary or bonuses.

Ensure business borrowings attract tax relief

Funds borrowed for business purposes obtain full tax relief; your mortgage does not!

Appletons can help you to identify ways to make the most of tax-saving opportunities and investments.

We are always pleased to discuss matters with you – contact us today for further information.

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What We Do

This page is a summary of our services. If your financial planning or advice matter is not listed here, email us and let us know - we may be able to refer you to a specialist elsewhere.

Business Planning - Business start-up planning and advice

  • Strategic and business planning
  • Financial management
  • Financial information systems
  • Computer systems advice

Taxation Advice - Self assessment

  • Personal tax
  • Business tax
  • Company tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Inheritance tax
  • Inland Revenue investigations
  • Value Added Tax
  • PAYE and national insurance compliance

Accounting - Preparation of annual accounts

  • Preparation of periodic management accounts
  • Book-keeping services
  • Maintaining PAYE and VAT records and associated returns

Company Secretarial - Preparation and filing of statutory returns

  • Preparation of minutes and resolutions
  • Company formation
  • Company searches

Auditing - Statutory audit