Counsells

As well as accountancy and tax skills, our team also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service.
With our wealth of experience we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector.
In addition to traditional accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business.
Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals.

This group of factsheets covers taxes on the disposal, generally by way of sale, of capital assets and the taxes due on death.
We consider whether any tax is due on the sale of the family home and the availability of principal private residence and other reliefs.
Inheritance tax (IHT) is levied on a person's estate when they die and on certain gifts made during an individual's lifetime.
We set out the principles.
We consider the Pre-Owned Assets rules, along with the rules for determining the income tax charge levied on the previous owner of an asset.

The taxation issues you need to consider for both unincorporated and corporate businesses.
This factsheet focuses on the current tax position of business motoring, a core consideration of many businesses.
The aim is to provide a clear explanation of the tax deductions available on different types of vehicle expenditure in a variety of business scenarios.
The cost of purchasing capital equipment in a business is not a tax deductible expense.
However tax relief is available on certain capital expenditure in the form of capital allowances.

Concise summaries of information on employment law related topics relevant to both employers and employees.
Dealing with age discrimination can be a complicated matter, especially when making sure the correct systems and processes are in place to avoid such acts.
We consider the issues that may be important to you here.
We consider their entitlement and some complications of annual leave, including payment, entitlement and sickness during leave.
We consider the key areas that can be involved in employee dismissal, whether it is looking at statutory procedure, possible unfair dismissal claims or simply the right to dismiss an employee.

This factsheet set out the main areas to consider and the tax and national insurance implications with employer provided cars.
An exemption regime applies for employee expenses which results in the expenses not only being tax exempt but non reportable on form P11D.
This factsheet considers the necessary conditions that must be met for this exemption to apply.
The tax and NIC exemption for employer-contracted childcare and employer-provided childcare vouchers has been very popular with both employers and employees alike.