We are delighted to be able to welcome all of our friends back to our first face to face seminars since 2020. Coincidently, the subject of our last, pre Covid seminar, was the 2020 Budget, a lot has changed since then! Registration Link Lisburn 21 March Registration Link Lurgan 22 March We anticipate that Jeremy…
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Xero Demo Video
Xero have kindly helped us to produce a Co Branded video. It briefly demonstrates how Xero can help you streamline your finance function, we hope that you enjoy it. [embed]https://mcclearyaccountants.com/videos/McCleary-Company-Ltd-Xero-demo.mp4[/embed]
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Effects of the US presidential election
The American presidential election may have significant effects on the United Kingdom, impacting various aspects of the relationship between the two countries. Here are some key areas where the UK might feel the influence: 1. Trade Relations Post-Brexit Trade Deals: The UK's ability to negotiate a favourable trade deal with the US is closely…
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Further drop in interest rates
Interest rates are a powerful lever in our economy. Increase rates and economic activity tends to slow down, and vice versa if interest rates fall. The recent hikes in rates, to control inflation, were reversed recently when the Bank of England (BoE) reduced rates to 5% (from 5.25%). The following notes are a summary of…
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Rachel Reeves announcements since the election
Since Rachel Reeves was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in May 2024, she has made several significant announcements aimed at addressing the UK's economic challenges as well as the much publicised tax changes already described in previous posts on our blog. Her primary focus has been on fiscal responsibility, economic stability, and reforming key…
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Private pension contributions
Tax relief on private pension scheme contributions is a significant incentive in the UK, encouraging individuals to save for retirement. Here’s how it works according to GOV.UK: Basic Rate Tax Relief (20%): If you are a basic rate taxpayer, your pension contributions receive tax relief at 20%. For example, if you contribute £80 into your…
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