Allied make Fairhurst acquisition
Allied Financial Services has announced the multi-million pound acquisition of fellow Wigan based Fairhurst Financial Planning in a move that sees the company further consolidate its position as number one in the financial planning market across Wigan and the North West. Fairhurst Financial Planning was founded in 2002 and has been owned by the partners […]
Our tax change predictions for 2020
Usually, by this time of year we’d have a fairly clear picture of the tax changes set to take effect in April. But 2019 has been unusual in many ways, and as the Budget originally planned in November was cancelled to make way for the general election, there’s been no major fiscal announcement this year. […]
The NR Barton team raise over £200 for Wigan Youth Zone
Pictured (left to right): Louise Harrison, Paul Farrington, Matt Walker, Sue Walker, Nona French, Jonathan Mackie, Anthony Ashworth-Steen NR Barton are delighted to announce that over £200 has been raised for Wigan Youth Zone. The entire team all pulled together to raise the money for such a great local cause. Jacqui Dutch from the administration […]
No company car tax from April on pure electric vehicles
HMRC rules from 6 April 2020 mean that company car drivers choosing a pure electric vehicle will pay no benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax in 2020/21. In its long-awaited response to the review of WLTP and vehicle taxes, HMRC has removed the previously published BIK rates for 2020/21. Standing in their place it has created two new […]
NR Barton target growth with quartet of new hires
NR Barton have targeted growth with four new hires for the Wigan based practice. The firm achieved record breaking turnover for the year to March 2019 and the new hires represent a significant investment by the firm for the future. The firm, led by partners, John Schofield, Adrian Farrimond, Cathy Rogers, Neil Whittingham and Paul […]
‘Tis the season for trivial benefits
With the season of goodwill upon us our tax team look at a little known and little utilised tax saving, known as trivial benefits. Trivial benefits is a mechanism whereby employees and/or directors can be given trivial benefits such as vouchers or maybe even office pizzas. The benefits are limited to £50 per person in […]
HMRC issues tax return scam warning
Taxpayers who have yet to submit their 2018/19 tax return through self-assessment are being warned about fraudulent scams. HMRC has warned millions of taxpayers to be on their guard ahead of the deadline at midnight on 31 January 2020. Over the last year, the Revenue received almost 900,000 reports from members of the public about […]
Introducing Alfie James
Louise and Paul Farrington are delighted to introduce their son Alfie James to the world. Alfie arrived in the early hours of Saturday the 9th November weighing 7lb 13 oz. Proud Dad Paul is one of the partners here at NR Barton.
Success celebrated as Wigan Business Community thrives
Champagne corks popped on Friday night at the DW Stadium as the Wigan business community came together to celebrate the successes of the borough’s leading businesses over the past twelve months. NR Barton were delighted to jointly sponsor the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award with CG Professional. In a tightly contested contested category the […]
To VAT or not to VAT, that is the question
For smaller businesses and sole traders, VAT can be complicated issue. Knowing when is right, or required, to register can be difficult. When does a business need to register for VAT? A business must register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, which is currently set at £85,000. However, a business […]
