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Diary reminders

19 July - payment of PAYE/NIC deductions for the quarter ending 5 July.

19 July - payment of Class 1A NICs on certain benefits in kind.

31 July - VAT Returns and payment for quarter ending 30 June

Save the Date!

On 20 September Rickard Keen’s Business Relay will be taking place at Clifftown Parade in Southend-on-Sea. The 10km relay for teams of five people will commence at 6.30pm and it costs just £25 to enter. Each participant will receive a medal and goodie bag for taking part!

If you have any queries or would like an entry form, please contact Jo Elliott on 01702 606836 or email jo.elliott@rickardkeen.co.uk.


Brain Teaser - Competition

Win a Binatone Sat Nav

Q. What is known as 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'?

Please send your answer to reception@rickardkeen.co.uk


Rega Research Limited

Rega Research Limited

"They are very attentive, particularly if we have urgent matters that need to be dealt with. That is exactly the type of organisation that we need and want to be working with"

Phil Freeman, CEO

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Meet the Partner: Keith Bell

Keith Bell

Tax partner Keith Bell founded the tax department at Rickard Keen in 1978. He is recognised as a leading tax specialist with a strong reputation for working with clients on inheritance tax planning strategies. Keith also advises high net worth clients, family-owned companies and large corporate groups.

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"Planning for Success" was a success!

Rickard Keen joined forces with Wortley Buyers Solicitors and Natwest on June 15th to present the "Planning for Success" seminar at The Holiday Inn in Basildon.

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Neil Brewer receives IFRS qualification

Congratulations are in order for Rickard Keen’s Director of Audit and Assurance Services, Neil Brewer, who has obtained his International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) qualification from ICAEW.

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Proposals for a Statutory Residence Test

Up until now there has not been a statutory definition of tax residence, although it has a significant bearing on an individual's UK tax liability.

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End of National Insurance cards comes step closer

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced the latest stage of its move to phase out National Insurance cards.

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Businesses get extra help on competition law

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched new guidance to help businesses comply with competition law.

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Europe set to streamline patent rules

UK businesses are set to save millions of pounds a year as a single European patent came a step closer following agreements by ministers at a meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Luxembourg.

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'E-traders' included in new tax crackdown

New campaigns targeting VAT defaulters, private tutors and e-marketplaces will be launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over the next year.

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UK lobbies over European maternity leave proposals

The UK has reinforced its opposition to proposals by MEPs to introduce 20 weeks of maternity leave on full pay.

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Advice on offer as Rugby World Cup kicks off

The Government has issued advice to employers on maintaining productivity and keeping staff engaged during the Rugby World Cup later this year.

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