On Wednesday 8th May, Andrew attended at an exclusive event hosted by Sage at The Shard in London. Alongside fellow industry professionals, Andrew had the privilege of gaining first-hand access to Sage Copilot, Sage’s groundbreaking AI-powered assistant. Sage Copilot Sage Copilot stands at the forefront of innovation, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to...Read More
Exciting news for businesses in South Tyneside! A new grant scheme has been unveiled by South Tyneside Council to bolster inward investment and foster the growth of businesses within our community. Here’s what you need to know: Capital Funding for Growth: This scheme offers capital funding to support various aspects of business development, including: Land...Read More
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to Parliament 0n 6 March 2024. In the knowledge that the government must hold a general election before 28 January 2025, this was a Budget designed to restore confidence and win voters. However, following Britain’s recession and the downgraded forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the...Read More
Understanding the General Rule In today’s evolving work landscape, the concept of tax relief for home working expenses has garnered increasing attention. Employers grappling with the complexities of remote work arrangements often find themselves puzzled by the rules surrounding expenses and in particular tax relief for home working. However, understanding the nuances of tax regulations...Read More
On 22 November 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament. Headlines included National Insurance Contribution (NIC) cuts for workers and the self-employed and the ‘biggest permanent tax cut in modern British history for businesses’. Some other anticipated measures appear to be on hold ahead of a full Budget next Spring and an...Read More
On 8th April, G W Dick & Co celebrated 70 years in business. Bill Dick (Andrew’s Dad) founded the business on 8th April 1953, so in order to mark this important milestone and to kickstart our year of celebrations, we decided to produce a little Q & A video with Andrew to find out how...Read More
Founder of G W Dick & Co Chartered Accountants (30th December 1928 – 10th February 2023) It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of George William Dick FCA. Bill (as he was known to friends and family) was the founder and partner of G W Dick & Co LLP based in Beach...Read More
Here is a reminder of a few important dates and deadlines that you may need to know up to the end of the current tax year 5th April 2023. January 2023 7 January 2023 – Deadline for VAT returns and payments of Accounting Quarter period ending 30 November 2022 14 January 2023 – Income tax due...Read More
On 19th December 2022, the government announced a phased mandate of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) delaying implementation from the original date of April 2024 to April 2026. This decision will give self-employed individuals and landlords more time to prepare for MTD for ITSA. This was due to be one...Read More
Andrew has been an active member of the Sage Accountants Advisory Board since 2017. Last Thursday he joined other advisory board members in Manchester to discuss all things Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) and heard how Sage is helping Accountants, Bookkeepers, Sole Traders and Landlords to deal with this. Today...Read More
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