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by Clive Everitt

21 Apr 2017

The former head of Public Interest Lawyers (PIL), Phil Shiner has been declared bankrupt. Shiner was most well-known for leading the ‘Iraq Witch Hunt’, in which £100 million of tax payer’s money was spent on abuse claims against British troops.

by Ed Gibson

11 Apr 2017

With the UK leaving the EU and Donald Trump becoming President of the USA, what will this mean for my investments and what should I do?

by Alex Lord

23 Mar 2017

SeeSaw Fundraiser, Jane Elliott thanked Shaw Gibbs, saying; “We would like to thank Shaw Gibbs for their support throughout the year and their generous donation. Everyone there has offered their services to the fundraising effort to reach a considerable amount and for that, we are very grateful”.

by Ed Gibson

7 Mar 2017

Amongst the various tax changes that have come into play this year, a number have had a big impact on those with investments and this is to continue into next year as the scope of the changes expands.

by Ed Gibson

7 Mar 2017

This year saw not only a further reduction in the maximum pension fund that can be accumulated before suffering a penal tax charge, but an even more draconian cut in the amount that can be paid into a pension and benefit from tax relief.

by Kerry Whitfield

1 Mar 2017

Moonlight not La La Land – how the recent Oscar blunder shows the importance of having policies and procedures in place for dealing with mistakes and performance issues.

28 Feb 2017

The government recently launched a new scheme to match small businesses which are unable to access finance from big banks with alternative finance options. This article outlines the new service, and also highlights some additional funding options to consider.

28 Feb 2017

April 2017 sees changes to the VAT flat rate scheme, which may have a detrimental impact on certain small businesses. Here we explore the new rules.

28 Feb 2017

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor confirmed a series of forthcoming changes to corporation tax. Here we consider the changes, together with some useful tax-saving tips and strategies to help minimise the corporation tax bill.

28 Feb 2017

From April 2017 the tax and employer national insurance advantages associated with certain types of salary sacrifice schemes are set to be removed. Here we provide an overview of the changes and how they may affect you.

28 Feb 2017

New 12-sided £1 coin set to be introduced - Small firms set to benefit from new payment transparency - Wales set to receive income tax powers in 2019 - Pension annuities plans abandoned - Scottish Draft Budget published

28 Feb 2017

Under 40? If so, then you may be able to apply for the new Lifetime ISA, which is being launched from April.

28 Feb 2017

In the 2016 Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will rise from April 2017.

28 Feb 2017

Here is a quick tip on how minimise your capital gains tax (CGT) bill.

28 Feb 2017

In his first major financial statement, the new Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled a number of measures that may affect you and your business.

by Clifford Brown

17 Feb 2017

Shaw Gibbs has assisted Penny & Sinclair in their acquisition of Town or Village Lettings.

by Clive Everitt

1 Feb 2017

The number of business entering administration has increased in the last 6 months following the EU referendum. What this means for the future remains to be seen…

by Sarah Gardener

1 Feb 2017

Are you a landlord in Oxford? If so, could you see the benefits of HMRC’s ‘Let Property Campaign’?

by Clive Everitt

1 Feb 2017

A rise in fees and government cuts has led to some uncertainty in the legal industry. Clive Everitt analyses what the future holds for law firms.

by Clive Everitt

30 Jan 2017

Following the claims of former BHS employees, Clive looks at the complications surrounding redundancy as a consequence of insolvency.