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Jennifer Duncan

Jennifer Duncan

Financial Planner

11 March 2021

  • Private Client Tax
  • Wealth
Budget 2021: Personal finances

On 3 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, delivered his “Budget for recovery”. Without doubt this was one of the most anticipated budgets in memory, with much speculation on how he plans to deal with the huge black hole of debt accumulated during the pandemic. Jennifer Duncan, Financial Planner, takes you through what you need to know about how this may impact your personal finances.

Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

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03 March 2021

  • Private Client Tax
  • Budget
Budget 2021: Tax administration for income tax

Upcoming changes to income tax penalties were announced in the Spring Budget. Due to come into effect from 6 April 2023, these will ease the pressure on those experiencing short term payment difficulties.

Max Chassels

Max Chassels

Tax Partner

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02 March 2021

  • Private Client Tax
  • Budget
Chancellor faces tough decisions if optimism is to spring from March Budget

On March 3, the Chancellor will map out the next phase of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy in his Spring Budget - the question is: which areas will be used to plug the huge spending gap the pandemic created or will he choose to invest further to stimulate growth and put tax rises on hold? And how will it affect the local economy in the North East?

Mark Houston

Mark Houston

Senior Partner and Chair

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26 February 2021

  • Corporate Tax
  • Innovation taxes
  • Private Client Tax
  • Budget
A critical Budget balancing act is required from Rishi Sunak

It will go down as one of the most well-worn clichés of recent times but the last year really has been unlike any other that we have ever experienced. With that in mind, you have to feel a certain level of sympathy for Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, who is currently preparing his first budget in 12 months.

Senga Prior

Senga Prior

Tax Senior Manager

12 February 2021

  • Private Client Tax
Issues with Class 2 National Insurance Contributions and Time to Pay arrangement

If you have Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NIC) to pay and have entered into a Time to Pay arrangement (TTP), or did not pay your liability in full, then you may find yourself facing issues if you wish to claim any contributory benefits.

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