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Christine Fox passes exams at Cooper Parry

18th February 2010

Christine Fox has successfully completed her Chartered Tax Adviser exams. Christine who works within the Business Tax team at Derby Business advisers, Cooper Parry said, "Passing the exams is a ... More...

Promotion - Simon Baines

5th February 2010

Simon Baines has been promoted to Director at Regional business advisers Cooper Parry. Simon works in the Business Tax team across the East Midlands region and spends the majority of his time ... More...

Duplicate and Incorrect Coding Notices

5th February 2010

HM Revenue & Customs have sent incorrect PAYE notice codes to a large section of the population. The new computer system installed to provide a seamless service to businesses and individuals ... More...

Pre Budget Report 2009

11th December 2009

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Silver Lining Tax Seminars

19th November 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry say that it’s time to act now before the new 50% rate of income tax comes into force in 2010. The 50% rate of income tax will affect all income over £150,000. ... More...

Cooper Parry makes Pre Budget Report Predictions

19th October 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry are predicting what will be in the Pre Budget Report:- The Pre Budget Report will be issued at some point in November, in advance of the 2010/11 Budget. Although ... More...

VAT Rules on Cross Border about to Change

8th October 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry are advising that on 1 January 2010 there will be changes to cross border VAT rules that will affect supply and receipt of goods and services to and from overseas ... More...

How long do I need to keep records? - Cooper Parry comments

7th October 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry are reminding any person or entity required to make a return of income or gains that they are under an obligation to keep all relevant books and records. Helen ... More...

Upside of Share Value Downturn

5th October 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry say that the Government run Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme (EMI Scheme) could be a useful tax efficient way to motivate employees during the course of the ... More...

Revoking Option to Tax

4th October 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry say that landlords and property owners now have the opportunity to revoke an option to tax so future sales or lettings of a property can be exempt from VAT. This is ... More...

Construction Industry Fraud - food for thought

24th September 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry say that arrests made in dawn raids by HMRC officers investigating a multi-million pound construction industry fraud are food for thought. HM Revenue & Customs ... More...

Cooper Parry say charities set to lose out under revised VAT treatment

30th July 2009

Regional Business Advisers Cooper Parry say HMRC have recently announced the withdrawal of an extra statutory concession that charities have been able to take advantage of for many years. This ... More...

Cooper Parry Business Tax team climb Mont Blanc

5th June 2009

Colleagues at regional Business Advisers Cooper Parry, are setting off for Mont Blanc to do half of what is known as the “Tour du Mont Blanc.” Known as the circumnavigation of the Mont ... More...

The Budget 2009 - Cooper Parry comments

22nd April 2009

Alistair Darling presented his second Budget speech on 22 April 2009. As expected, the Budget focused on the tough economic times and continued the Government’s promotion of green issues Click ... More...

2008/09 Employer Annual Return P35 online

27th March 2009

Derby Business Advisers, Cooper Parry are reminding employers with fewer than 50 employees of the benefits of submitting their 2008/09 Employer Annual Return P35 online. Valid electronic ... More...

Overarching Contracts of Employment - Cooper Parry comments

13th February 2009

The government has been concerned about the use of overarching contracts of employment which turn a series of workplaces at which a temporary worker carries out their job into temporary workplaces. ... More...

Maximise Relief on Capital Spend

26th January 2009

There are many tax reliefs for capital expenditure but maximising what is available is vital if a business wants to minimise its tax payments. The capital allowance regime got more complex ... More...

Increased Penalties for Late Filing of Accounts - Reminder

23rd January 2009

Business advisers Cooper Parry are reminding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships about the increase in penalties for late filing of accounts with the Registrar of Companies. The revised ... More...

Credit Crunch Tax - Cooper Parry comments

9th January 2009

It’s a new year and time to take stock. The credit crunch means that cash is currently king and anything that can be done to reduce the amount a business spends is a good thing. Karen Francis, ... More...

Launch of People Wire

17th December 2008

Our new bi-montlhy People Wire focuses on Cooper Parry’s people related services – HR Consulting, Employee Benefits, Learning and Development, Employee Taxes and Payroll. It will keep you up ... More...

Pre-budget report - what does it mean - Cooper Parry analyse

25th November 2008

Yesterday’s pre-budget report has been described as a big fiscal boost but what does it mean for you? One thing is certain, the end result will be high earners paying significantly more tax in ... More...

Cooper Parry comments on Pre-Budget announcement

25th November 2008

As widely predicted the Chancellor announced a decrease in the standard rate of VAT to 15% to be introduced with effect from Monday 1 December 2008. He also announced that the rate will return to ... More...

Pre-Budget Report - Cooper Parry comments

18th November 2008

The Chancellor has announced that he will deliver his Pre-Budget Report on Monday 24th November. With the current economic situation affecting businesses throughout the region, this could be an ... More...

R&D Tax Credits - Are you maximising your reliefs?

17th September 2008

With effect from 1 August 2008 the tax relief available for SMEs who incur costs on research and development have been significantly enhanced. Tax relief is now available for 175% of the ... More...

VAT Alert for Residential Developers

5th September 2008

With the current decline and uncertainty in the housing market many developers will be considering letting out their newly built properties which they currently cannot sell. Steve Taylor, VAT ... More...

VAT Ruling a Boost for Charities

25th July 2008

A recent court case has shown that HMRC have been wrong to deny charities the ability to improve their cash flow when refurbishing a building. Steve Taylor, VAT Senior Manager at Regional ... More...

National Minimum Wage Update...Cooper Parry comments

18th July 2008

The UK’s bar and restaurant workers now have good cause to celebrate. An employment tribunal ruled in HMRC’s favour by supporting current National Minimum Wage legislation relating to tips. ... More...

Goodbye Buy to Let... Cooper Parry comments

8th July 2008

Most of the headlines surrounding Alistair Darling’s Budget were concerned with the unpopular removal of the 10% rate of income tax. The Budget did, however, include a generous reduction in ... More...

New Penalty Regime for Errors - What do Businesses Need to do?