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December 2008

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Seasons Greetings from all at RJP!

As in previous years we have chosen to support a local charity rather than send Christmas cards

This year we have chosen to make a donation to Melissa’s Fighting Fund an extremely worthy local cause.

The fund was set up to raise £150,000+ to send Melissa to the United States of America to treat her rare Ependymoma Brain Tumour with Proton Therapy

If you would like to find out more about Melissa's story or make a donation to the fund please visit the website .

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Graphic Top Tax Breaks to Survive the Credit Crunch

Now that times are tougher than ever, business owners need to take advantage of every possible means to reduce their costs and stay cash positive.

So what are these opportunities?   Read more ...

Graphic HMRC can provide an unexpected safe haven for cash

Although the part nationalisation of some of the UK's financial institutions seems to have allayed many investors' immediate fears, we are still seeing a number of clients with concerns about where they can safely deposit their money.

Of course, as accountants and tax advisers we are not authorised to provide investment advice but we do want to be as helpful as possible to clients, especially in these turbulent times!
Our website has some interesting suggestions.
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Graphic Self Employed - How to Maximise your Expenses
Working from home is commonplace for the self-employed worker and in the current difficult economic climate it is important that individuals are maximising the expenses that they can offset against their tax bills. 

For some practical advice on maximising your expense claims
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Graphic Capital Allowances and the Annual Investment Allowance
With the effective rate of tax for smaller businesses going up each year in real terms, it is important that business owners plan ahead to keep tax liabilities to a minimum. 

Capital allowances and in particular the Annual Investment Allowance provide a good opportunity to maximise available tax reliefs.  
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Graphic Unclaimed children's tax allowance - A Possible Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen which may allow some families with children born between 6 April 1986 and 5 April 2003 to claim up to £1,040 in additional tax allowances. 

 
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RJP Article - Top eight tax breaks - growthbusiness.co.uk (December 2008) »

RJP Article - Top ten credit crunch tax breaks
launchlab.co.uk (December 2008) »


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