21.09.2020
The Role of the Executor and Consideration of Capital Gains Tax
As an executor, it is vital to be aware of Capital Gains Tax and the issues that can arise. Find out more.
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18.08.2020
Agricultural Cyber Crime
Cybercrime continues to be an issue across all sectors and now more than ever, within farming too.
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27.07.2020
Rural UK tourism boost provides farm diversification opportunities
We discuss how Rural Tourism could boost income for diversified farms this year.
16.07.2020
The effects of price pressures and decision making in Agriculture
Here's Brightshire's perspective on price pressures in Agriculture and the effect this has on decision making.
23.06.2020
Quantifying the Impact of Coronavirus
As businesses across all industries find themselves in unparalleled times, it’s vital that day-to-day compliance and accounting processes are not falling by the wayside.
13.05.2020
Funding For Farmers
Whilst our farmers continue to work increasingly hard it’s not been without plenty of troubling and uncertain times for their own businesses. Here we outline other funding options available to you.
20.04.2020
12 Months at Brightshire
Happy 1st Birthday Brightshire! Find out what we've been up to over the past 12 months.
07.04.2020
Changes to Employment Allowances
From 6th April 2020, HMRC is making changes to the criteria to claim employment allowance.
06.04.2020
COVID-19 – Owner Managed Limited Companies
Here are some options available for Owner Managed Limited Companies.
03.04.2020
COVID-19 – Small Business Grant Scheme
Find out more about the Small Business Grant scheme available via local district councils.
31.03.2020
COVID-19 – Time to Pay Arrangements
Time to Pay arrangements offer VAT deferrals to businesses struggling with cash flow due to Coronavirus.
31.03.2020
COVID-19 – The Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is available for all UK employers for at least three months, beginning at 1st March 2020.
30.03.2020
COVID-19 – Support for the self-employed and partners in a trading business
There is support available for the self-employed and partners in a trading business who are suffering due to Coronavirus.
23.03.2020
Coronavirus Effect on Businesses
We will update this blog as the Chancellor announces further measures, so keep a close eye on this page for up to date information.
20.03.2020
Selling a residential property? Act FAST.
If you’re thinking of disposing of any residential property in the next month or so, then you may want to act now.
20.03.2020
Should your company pay a data protection fee?
We’ve been made aware of multiple businesses we work with receiving letters from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reminding them of their legal obligation to pay a data protection fee.
18.03.2020
Coronavirus Update – Brightshire Accountants
At Brightshire, we are taking all possible precautions to deal with the impact of Coronavirus.
10.03.2020
Coronavirus and Statutory Sick Pay
Coronavirus will temporarily impact on Statutory Sick Pay.
02.03.2020
Fancy joining the Brightshire team?
Due to our growth in 2019, we are pleased to announce that a new Accountant job role is available at Brightshire.
21.02.2020
What to expect from the 2020 Budget
A new Government with a strong majority. A new economic plan post-Brexit. And a new Chancellor too. Just what will the upcoming Budget mean for you and your business?
21.02.2020
Is your business prepared for National Living Wage increases?
Every April, the National Living Wage and National Minimum wage increases, largely in line with inflation. Here we outline the changes.
06.02.2020
Reducing Tax on Your Rental Properties
January is the time when many of us have taxes to pay, so our attention naturally turns to ways we can reduce that tax in the future. We discuss ways to do just this with rental properties.
17.12.2019
Farm Diversification: Do we need to set up a new business?
With farming subsidies reduced and government policies constantly changing, many farm owners are looking for new ways to make their farm work for them.
20.11.2019
The Brightshire Team Welcomes Its Newest Member!
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to Amy Gallagher, who joined the practice recently as our newly qualified Accounting Technician.
14.11.2019
Managing your farm: sole trader, partnerships or limited company?
Running a farm in the most effective, most tax-efficient way
possible is no easy task. But it pays to think about how you should manage your farm from a tax and accounting perspective.
05.11.2019
Could Inheritance Tax Be Changing Soon?
Inheritance Tax has long been a bone of contention for society. For most of us, it feels unfair and we’d love for it to be abolished, but for the government, it’s a huge source of revenue and a necessary tax on the transfer of assets.
10.09.2019
Make sure your business is compliant with Making Tax Digital
Make sure your business is compliant with Making Tax Digital. We've produced some need to know information to provide clarity for our clients.
06.09.2019
New Trainee Accountant Joins the Brightshire Team
The team at Brightshire would like to introduce you to William O’Connor, who joined us recently as our new trainee accountant.
18.06.2019
Our New Home In Nantwich
Brightshire Accountancy Practice is now officially up and running, and we can’t wait to show you our new offices in Nantwich.
18.06.2019
Welcome To My New Rural Accountancy Practice
hello! I’m Suzanne Preston, and after 14 years as a partner in practices in Staffordshire and Cheshire, I’ve taken the plunge and set up my own accountancy practice based in Nantwich.