Insights
Articles and features by the Richardson Swift team focusing on the current business and financial issues that matter most.


News 19/04/22
Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s initiative to implement a fully digital tax system in the UK where taxpayers keep digital records and use MTD-compatible software to make tax submissions electronically. To comply with Making Tax Digital legislation, you need to use MTD-compatible software to keep digital records and make submissions to HMRC electronically.

News 06/04/22
Great FDs and how to find them
Here are some must read tips, from Debbie, on the benefits of having an FD, what role they should perform, and tips for identifying the right candidate.

News 06/04/22
Business Guide To Going Green
No one can afford to ignore climate change issues but tax incentives to reduce vehicle emissions can also be used as a tax efficient way to extract profit...

News 29/03/22
Chancellor's Spring Statement
Rishi Sunak, has announced a number of measures aimed at boosting the economy in his Spring ‘mini-budget', including an immediate cut to fuel duty, plans to reform and reduce taxes and initiatives to boost investment, innovation, and growth.

News 21/12/21
COVID-19 BUSINESS UPDATES
HMRC to reintroduce the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from mid-January

News 12/11/21
How To Plan Your Company’s Financial Future at Every Stage of Its Lifecycle
Whether you are a new owner manager or have run your own business for years, it is wise to bear in mind the key stages it will pass through and understand how the right advice, as you plan for each transition, will ensure that you meet your financial objectives.

News 11/11/21
R&D TAX RELIEF
R&D TAX RELIEF: Could your company qualify?

News 11/11/21
Selling Your Business
Richardson Swift director Jon Miles takes you through the key stages of preparing you business for sale. See the steps you need to go through to get your business ready for sale and what we can do to help.

News 11/11/21
Incorporation
Do you wonder whether your business should be run through a company? As well as considering whether this could save you and your family/business partners tax, would it make sense commercially?