Accountants who make a dramatic difference

If you want to know how well your business is doing compared to your competitors and your industry in general, we will gather all the best available information and prepare an in-depth 'benchmarking' report. This is effectively a direct measure of where you stand against your competition, produced by an up-to-the-minute industry software application. Then we’ll show you what needs to happen to improve your position; what impact an increase in prices might have; how you can make significant improvements in profitability. As a result, you’ll know what is at stake, i.e.

• how much you stand to gain if you take action
• how much you will miss out on if you don’t

We’ll never let you fall into the trap of pre-judging what may or may not be possible. Instead of guessing … we’ll look at the evidence, think creatively, and use an open mind to find better business solutions.

Today, more and more emphasis is being put on taxpayers' individual responsibilities and everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax planning and ensure they meet the compliance requirements. We can provide you with year-round tax advice on all aspects of personal taxation, including income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.

For those individuals with incomes in excess of £150,000 pa, there is also a range of advanced tax strategies which will minimise the tax impact while protecting and safeguarding your wealth.

Few of us like to think about dying, however the relevant legislation requires us to plan well in advance. This means making the necessary provisions now. There are many tax opportunities available and the earlier arrangements are made, the greater the chance of taking full advantage of our complicated tax system.

It is important when planning to transfer an estate that adequate provision is made. Getting the right balance requires considerable skill and foresight – along with a detailed knowledge of the current tax regime. We provide a discreet and comprehensive estate planning service that includes:

• help with planning and reviewing a will;
• making full use of exemptions and lower tax rates on lifetime transfers;
• optimising lifetime transfers between family members;
• transferring agricultural or business property; and
• transferring assets into trust.

We can also arrange trusts; a relatively easy and very tax efficient way to set aside assets for future beneficiaries outside the inheritance tax net.