Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Interruption Loan Scheme Guidance
Further to our Government Support guide the British Business Bank have now issued their guidance as to eligibility criteria for businesses wishing to access the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) as follows: The British Business Bank qualifying criteria for the loan scheme mean businesses must: • Be UK based, with turnover of no more […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Planning for business recovery
With COVID-19 developing uncertainties and businesses concerned about the current and future impact of the behaviour changes across the UK, businesses of all sizes need to consider the potential impact on their activities and finances and plan accordingly. On Thursday 17th, Rishi Sunak as Chancellor announced a package of support for businesses ranging from supporting […]
Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Businesses need to remain agile and alert as coronavirus evolves Where to go for information World Health Organisation’s technical guidance – https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance Government guidelines for employers and business – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19 Government general guidance on the situation – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public Preserving and protecting the health and wellbeing of our clients, employees and community It is clear that […]
Entrepreneurs relief changes expected in Spring budget
As widely published there are expected to be changes to the well known capital gains tax relief known as entrepreneurs relief. Designed to incentive the entrepreneurial spirit by allowing a 10% tax on gains accumulated on the sale of qualifying shares and activities the incentive has become synonymous with those with a higher net worth. […]
R&D tax credits: Claims to be limited from April 2020
Why HMRC elected to bring back PAYE/NIC cap for R&D tax credits and what does this mean for your claim? As things stand, R&D tax credits are available to loss making companies with relevant qualifying expenditure at a rate of 14.5%. This means that small and medium sized businesses making a taxable loss are currently […]
Team NRB running to raise funds for local charities
To sponsor the team visit this page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/NRBarton NR Barton are taking part in the HW Moon Toyota Wigan Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March to raise monies for two great local causes; Joining Jack and Wigan Youth Zone. Wigan Youth Zone is a purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility in Wigan town centre which opened […]
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 […]
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.
