If you’re new to the world of buy-to-let there’s a number of things to consider before you’re ready to hand over the keys. From renting a second / third / fourth / etc property as either a handy passive income, or saving towards a portfolio to fund your future plans, [...]
In this blog our MD, Daniel Mepham, shares his thoughts from the March 2022 Spring Statement. A much anticipated Spring Statement was delivered on March 23rd by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak against a backdrop of war in Ukraine, post pandemic super spending and an ever increasing rate of inflation. With that [...]
For the 2022/23 tax year, tax allowances and the rate bands have, for the most part other than dividends, have remained the same. In this blog we explore what that means in real terms, and how your Vantage Accountant can help you trade as tax efficiently as possible in the [...]
HMRC enquiries are unwanted and unexpected, and sadly for small business owners they can happen at any time, without warning. Here at Vantage Accounting we appreciate the stress and sometimes large financial implication an investigation can cause, and therefore want to offer our clients a way for them to rest [...]
In this version of our Q&As we ask Lucy Eve, our Client Manager at our Totton branch, 10 questions about Vantage, her career as an accountant, and what she believes the future holds for small business owners. Q1 – As an accountant, what’s the best piece of advice you’d give [...]
Electric cars are no longer a thing of the future! And whilst we’re not quite at the teleporting stage, having an electric car is certainly becoming the car of choice, especially with the planned ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 onwards. So what are your options when considering [...]
The season to be merry and bright is upon us, and who doesn’t love getting together to let your hair down and have some fun? But when it comes to partying during the festive period, are you allowed to claim your party expenses? The answer is ‘yes’, but there are [...]
The festive countdown has begun! And whether you’re ready or not the New Year is only a few weeks away. So what can you be doing now to get your small business ready to hit the ground running come January 1st? In this blog we explore the ways in which [...]
If you’re considering becoming a Sole Trader you might be wondering what expenses you’re able to claim. In this blog we explore just that, to give you an idea what it’s like to operate as a sole trader, and whether it’s the right business model for you. What is a [...]
Small business owners have had a lot of change to deal with this past year, so the recently announced increase to tax rates was probably the cherry on top. But how are they affected and what do they need to know? In this blog we explore just that, to ensure [...]
We have changed our name from Stilwell Gray Accounting and Taxation to Vantage Accounting.
This is not a change of ownership – we are still independently owned and run by the same great team – it is still very much business as usual. If you are a client and have any questions about the rebrand, please get in touch.
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