Keep up to date with our latest news & accounting advice. No Images? Click here Why choose an accountant for probate services? We can save you or your family a lot of time and stress in the event of losing a loved one. There are certain protocols which need to be carried out upon a person’s death. Malcolm McKinnell explains the advantages of seeking help from an ICAEW probate accredited accountant in our short video. The Use of Trusts Trusts have long been used as a means for people to protect their assets and to control their management, as well as determine how those assets are transferred to others and when. Flexibility and tax issues are also important factors which influence an individual’s decision for the use of a trust. What to look for in a Will Writer Will writers should be transparent with their fees and explain how your data will be handled. Ward Williams are delighted to say that we have someone who is a member of the Society of Will Writers who meets all of the above criteria. Mark Speed is also a Chartered Tax Advisor, so you can be sure he has the academic and professional qualifications so that you can trust the advice he is giving and know that it is up to date. Making Tax Digital (MTD) With Making Tax Digital for VAT now underway we wish to make sure that all our affected clients are ready for the next milestone. Where Ward Williams assist with filing a business VAT return we will be liaising or arranging with that business to ensure that it is signed up at HMRC for MTD at the appropriate time. For other businesses then the sign up is at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-up-for-making-tax-digital-for-vat. It can take up to 72 hours for HMRC to sign the business up. Ward Williams exhibits at The Property Investor & Homebuyer show on 12th-13th April 2019. The show is the UK's premier property expo for anyone serious about making money from property investment. If you missed us at the event or would like more information on our property services, please get in touch with the office. Now recruiting! Ward Williams have a couple of exciting positions within our Audit and Business Services Department. We also have a couple of apprentice positions where we will support your study while providing valuable working experience. Have you subscribed to our Tax Investigation Protection? We provide a valuable tax investigations service which enables us to defend you in the unfortunate case that you are selected for an enquiry without worrying about the cost. We are confident that the service delivers the most comprehensive protection against any potential fees arising from professional representation in the event of an HMRC enquiry. Have you read our latest guides? More guides are available on our website |