James gives some pointers to consider, when at the point of considering accepting redundancy and starting your own business.
Universal Credit for DIrectors and Furlough Extension to end October
James talks about a universal credit point, when someone who is an "employee" of their ltd co (for HMRC purposes) may yet be "self employed" for DWP p...
New Microphone - Challenger Banks and Travel Money - two brief coronavirus updates
First episode with new Rode microphone. In this episode James refers to two updates today regarding the pandemic:bounce back loans - see https://www.b...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Direction
James talks about the CJRS ministerial direction from Rishi Sunak to HMRC, and the other announcements from last week.
James also ...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Detailed Guidance and New Tax Year Points
James talks about the recently-issued guidance to this scheme, which clarifies a number of points. He also mentions some changes as a result of being ...
ISAs (last day of the tax year)
A brief chat around the different types of ISA, and in particlular a reminder to subscribers that tonight is the last day of the fiscal.
Support for Businesses and People
James gives an overview of the support available at this time: Small business grant funding grants for retail/leisure business interruption loan schem...
Chaos and Disarray
James gives some comments on the current state of play of coronavirus, some snippets from last weeks' budget, and gives updates (which have made previ...
Coronavirus - statutory sick pay changes
Chartered Management Accountant James gives some thoughts around the terrible pandemic that is coronavirus
Capital Gains Tax Changes April 2020
James explains the changes to capital gains tax that take effect on 6th April 2020, and suggestions to mitigate their effect in respect of those who o...