Ward Goodman celebrates the best of the region’s businesses
Ward Goodman Directors and guests joined business people from across the region for the Blackmore Vale Business Awards 2019. As headline sponsor, Ward Goodman’s Managing Director Ian Rodd gave a warm welcome to over 200 guests at the George Albert Hotel and Spa near Dorchester, before getting the party started by handing out bottles of […]
Who are the top 1% of income tax payers?
A recent report looking at who pays the most income tax reveals some interesting findings. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) published a briefing note in early August with a detailed answer to the question of what it takes to enter the 1% club. Around 310,000 people make up this cohort, with some predictable and […]
Cracking down on compliance pays for HMRC
New figures show HMRC’s “customer compliance” efforts are yielding substantial sums. In early August, HMRC issued its annual report and accounts for 2018/19. While not everyone’s choice of holiday reading, it did contain some eye-opening information about the “compliance yield” – how much HMRC raised from its work in countering tax avoidance schemes, tax […]
Probate delays affecting estate settlements
There are currently long delays in gaining probate on the estates of the recently deceased. Late in 2018, the government issued a written statement announcing its intent to go ahead with controversial increases in probate fees for England and Wales. Instead of the current flat fees of £155 for applications through a solicitor and £215 […]
A bumpy ride for August on the markets
Stock markets, as well as some family holidaymakers, experienced a rollercoaster August. The traditional holiday month proved to be anything but quiet on the world’s investment markets. As the graph of the major UK and US stock market indices shows, there were plenty of sharp lurches, up as well as down. Inevitably the downward trends […]
Improved protections against redundancy for new families
Extended legal protections against redundancy for pregnant women, new mothers and adoptive parents have been confirmed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Government consultation revealed that new parents continue to face discrimination at work, with up to 54,000 women saying they felt they had to leave their jobs due to pregnancy […]
New measures for company car tax
You may want to review your company car needs in the light of changes to the company car tax rules coming in next year. Do you know your WLTP from your NDEC? If you drive a company car or administer a company car scheme, you’ll find it useful to understand the distinction between the two: […]
The taxing problem of plastics – a challenge for all
The Treasury has said a single use plastic waste tax will be brought in – but not for three years. What can you do in the meantime to help tackle the environmental challenge? Legislation on a plastics tax is now slated for April 2022 following proposals expected to be included in the next Budget. The […]
Blackmore Vale Business Awards 2019 Finalists
As headline sponsor of the Blackmore Vale Business Awards 2019, everyone at Ward Goodman would like to congratulate all of the finalists. We not only look forward to seeing you all at the awards evening on Thursday 19th September 2019 being held at The George Albert Hotel nr Dorchester, but also to hosting you all […]
Dorset Charities Conference 2019 Review
Ward Goodman hosted their annual Dorset Charities Conference on 4thJuly at Bournemouth University. Now in its eighth year, the one day conference provided Trustees, Fundraisers, Volunteers and Chief Executives from the charity and the not-for-profit sector with an understanding of current issues affecting the sector and also opportunities for networking. Ian Rodd, Managing Director of […]
