As a landlord with an investment property, you’ll likely face taxes at various stages of the property's life cycle: when you purchase the property, while you’re letting it, and later when you sell or transfer ownership. In order to maximise the value of your...
What Are Employee Ownership Trusts?
At Bracey’s Accountants, we are committed to providing our clients with clear and comprehensive information on various business structures and financial instruments. One such structure gaining popularity is the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). But what is an employee...
How to Prepare Management Accounts
At Bracey’s Accountants, we recognise the importance of management accounts for businesses of all sizes. These reports provide vital insights into financial performance, aiding in informed decision-making and strategic planning. This guide will walk you through how...
What Are Management Accounts?
At Bracey’s Accountants, we understand that keeping a close eye on your business’s financial health is crucial for making informed decisions and driving growth. One essential tool that can help achieve this is management accounts. For small to medium-sized businesses...
What businesses need to know about recent changes in account preparation and filing obligations
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act was passed on October 26th 2023 with the intention of combating economic crime. This will have direct implications for businesses in the UK, who may need to make alterations to their filing processes and account...
Decoding Allowable Expenses: A Comprehensive Guide for Childminders and Care Providers
In the world of childcare, many professionals have chosen the path of childminding, offering their services right from the comfort of their homes. This unique working environment, while convenient, presents its own set of financial challenges, especially when it comes...
How to Prepare Your Business for a Successful ATOL Licence Renewal
If you are an ATOL-registered business, you know how important it is to renew your licence on an annual basis. The renewal process involves meeting the financial requirements set by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which can be complex and time-consuming....
Preparing Your Business for Sale: A Checklist for Success with Braceys Accountants
As a business owner in the UK, you may be considering selling your business either now or in the future. It is important to know that properly preparing your business for sale is critical to achieving a successful sale. Bracey’s Accountants have assisted in the sale...
Moving accountants: a simple guide for an easy transition
The thought of moving accountants can be quite overwhelming. How will your existing provider react? What steps will you need to follow? In reality, switching couldn’t be easier and could benefit your business in the long term. Find out how to move - and the benefits...
The Smart Guide to Inheritance Tax: The Top 8 Things You Need to Know About Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax or IHT can be a complex issue. In this helpful guide, we touch on eight things you should know about IHT and ways to mitigate tax payable on an estate. Will I have to pay inheritance tax? Whether or not you need to pay inheritance tax (IHT) will...
We explain capital gains tax on the disposal of a UK residential property.
This article was updated on 27th October 2021 We explain capital gains tax on UK property, breaking down everything you should know from rates to working out your gain so you know how much to pay. When do I pay capital gains tax on property? Capital gains tax (CGT) is...
Landlords: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Let Property Campaign
Are you aware of what rental income and expenses you need to declare? We take a look into the Let Property Campaign and what it means for you if you’re a landlord. What is the Let Property Campaign (LPC)? When the LPC, or Let Property Campaign, began in 2013, it was...