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Darren Hersey appointed as Senior…
Posted on 4th Dec 2019The Simmons Gainsford Group are pleased to announce that Darren Hersey has been appointed as Senior Partner. Darren became partner at Simmons Gainsford LLP in 1998, having joined the firm in 1992. He specialises in tax, with considerable experience advising on high value transactions. Darren heads...[more]
The Importance of Wills and Lasting…
Posted on 25th Nov 2019The Importance of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney Many people believe making a will and arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is something that only affects us later in life. That it is a concern for the elderly. The reality is that accidents,...[more]
Simmons Gainsford Raise £18K for Macmillan…
Posted on 22nd Nov 2019On the 5th of July, four members of the Simmons Gainsford team took part in the Longest Day Golf Challenge, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. They played over 72 holes, walked 20 miles and played for a staggering 15 hours. As a result of...[more]
Robo-advice VS The Traditional Model
Posted on 14th Nov 2019Robo-advice versus the Traditional Model More and more, robo-advisers are positioning themselves as viable alternatives to real-life, face-to-face traditional financial advice. How do the two compare and what does the future look like for the advice market? What is robo-advice? Robo advisers are software platforms...[more]
HMRC’s U-turn on Insolvency Powers
Posted on 8th Nov 2019HMRC’s U-turn on Insolvency Powers The Enterprise Act was introduced in 2002 to abolish Crown Preference, this being HMRC’s preferential status as a creditor upon liquidation. At this time, the government regarded these changes as more equitable, bringing HMRC’s powers in line with other jurisdictions...[more]
Advice Alert: IR35 in the Private…
Posted on 2nd Oct 2019IR35 in the Private Sector When the IR35 rules were first introduced in 2000, the Government took the decision that they would target the intermediary company rather than the entity paying for the services. Recognising a lack of success in applying these rules, the Government...[more]
Inheritance Tax Changes To Offshore Trusts
Posted on 20th Aug 2019Inheritance Tax Changes To Offshore Trusts Section 48 Inheritance Tax Act 1984 provides that where property comprised in a settlement is situated offshore then that property will be excluded property unless the settlor was domiciled in the UK at the time the settlement was made....[more]
Tax Updates: Corporate Capital Loss Restriction…
Posted on 20th Aug 2019Corporation Tax - Corporate Capital Loss Restriction (CCLR) For accounting periods ending on or after 1 April 2020 companies making chargeable gains will only be able to offset up to 50% of those gains using carried-forward capital losses. However, the first £5 million company/group’s annual...[more]
Harnessing the Potential of Equity Release…
Posted on 23rd Jul 2019Looking to access money tied up in your property? Equity release allows you to unlock the value of your home without having to move out or give up your homeowner status. What Is Equity Release? Equity release gives homeowners over the age of 55 the...[more]