Pharmacy Accountancy


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The Budget – 2012
George Osborne delivered his third budget on 21st March 2012, many of his proposals will not take effect until 2013/14.
A Free Pension?
In reality, no one is going to get a free pension, but some individuals can get very close to it...
A Festive Tax Break
As Christmas approaches thoughts turns to office parties. So what view does the tax man take when an employer arranges a Christmas party for their staff?
Self Assessment Penalties
The self-assessment system was introduced in 1996 and at present HM Revenue & Customs require about 10 million individuals to file returns each year.
Should I Incorporate?
This is a question we are frequently asked by locums. The answer is “it all depends”.
The 1000% Tax Trap - And How To Avoid It
Imagine getting a pay rise of £1,000 per annum and then finding your tax liability increasing by £1,055, that’s over 100% tax. Now imagine your pay rise is just £100 but your extra tax liability is still £1,055. That’s a tax rate of over 1000%!
Pharmacy Locum Tax Planning
At what point should a sole trader pharmacy locum consider operating via a limited company? The answer to this depends on a number of factors, which are specific to the individual.
2010/2011 Tax Year End Planning
February is a good time for individuals to have a think if there are any simple steps they can take to minimise their tax liabilities.
New Pension Regime - Government Announcement 9th December 2010
We detailed the key points arising from the Government's announcement on 9th December 2010 regarding the future direction of pension provision in the UK.

 

 

Planning your financial future with a funeral plan

Careful financial planning is a cornerstone required for living a long and healthy life. There are accountancy firms all over the nation that can help set you or your company up with a comprehensive financial planning strategy to ensure you can live your life in peace and prosperity. These days, with such a strong emphasis on specialisation, it is possible to find accountancy firms that cater specifically to your sector. For instance, accountancy firms that cater specifically for the pharmacy industry know the special challenges that are associated with operating a pharmacy, paying down the exorbitant university debt associated with pharmacy qualifications and basing your office in communities where as many potential customers as possible can easily take advantage of your services. But no matter how deep the specialisation runs, one thing that any accountancy firm will stress is the importance of taking out an end of life insurance policy to make sure that all of the expenses associated with your passing are covered.

This is one of those baseline acts of generosity that everyone in this world owes to their friends and family. After all, when we leave this world, our loved ones will continue living. If your passing comes as a surprise or at a time when your family is in financial straits, then paying the mortuary, purchasing a burial plot and making all of the fringe arrangements becomes nearly impossible. Cast in this light, it is hard to understand why anyone would pass up the chance to enrol in a funeral plan, especially considering the number of competitive options that are on the market. This sort of insurance policy is particularly popular among pharmacists right now, as professionals in this sector tend to be meticulous planners who know the value of covering their bases as early as possible.

In a sense, taking out an insurance policy that stops you from passing financial hardships on to your loved ones is akin to preventative medicine. It only requires a small investment while you are still alive and well, but that money adds up over time and even grows like an investment account. Your accountancy firm will no doubt point you in the direction of one of the more comprehensive policies out there. Generally, you can find a policy that pays out anywhere between a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on how your family intends to honour your memory. Some of the more attractive policies go on to offer living benefits that you can capitalise on while enjoying your retirement years. For example, it is possible to sign onto a policy that will return roughly 10 per cent of your premium payments every three years in a lump sum. When you consider the fact that you premiums are ultimately gathering into an account that will be used to pay out your prearranged death benefit, this extra infusion of cash is pretty exciting. Beyond that, be sure that your financial advisor helps you choose a policy that provides 24-hour payout upon approval.