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James is joined by Tax Specialist Sophie Spaul to discuss the upcoming Budget. With so much trepidation and concern about tax measures in this Budget we consider what is likely to be enacted and what needs to be done in advance to prepare. James and Sophie also consider broader political aspects which are driving policy under this government. #Budget #AutumnStatement #Budget2025 #Money #Finance #T...

Ed Passmore returns to the podcast to talk about Company Car tax planning. Covering electric and hybrid cars, new rules for vans and pickup trucks, upcoming changes to benefit in kind rates and how best to plan a new vehicles lease.  Do not commit to a new vehicles until you have listened to Ed’s expert views on this very important topic for business owners. #CompanyCar #BenefitInKind #TaxRates #T...

Ryan Lincoln re-joins James in the first of a mini series where James and Ryan discuss current issues affecting SME’s. In this episode the focus is on upcoming changes at Companies House including identity verification for shareholders, digital filing of accounts and the prospect of all small companies reporting profit and turnover information to the public record. #Business #CompaniesHouse #Share...

James is joined by Mat Waters from Lovewell Blakes Halesworth office to talk about the Lovewell Blake Community Fund. Aimed at small charities and clubs based in East Anglia this episode delves into the origins of the fund, how Mat and his colleagues administer fundraising and tips on how applicants can request a grant. #Fundraising #SupportLocal #Community  #CommunitySupport #RaisingMoney #Teamwo...

James is rejoined by Financial Adviser Jon Matchett to cover all things pension related. Starting with tax incentives for investing in pensions, how to structure your affairs efficiently and how will new Inheritance Tax rules impact strategy.  #financialplanning #finance #pension #podcast #retirement #retirementplanning 

Ed Passmore is a Tax Partner at Lovewell Blake and specialises in advising Landlords. In this episode Ed joins James to talk about both the structural and tax aspects of running a successful property business with a particular emphasis on limited company ownership, Inheritance Tax planning, Trusts and Capital Gains Tax when changing ownership. #Podcast #Landlords #Property #Tax #InheritanceTaxPlan...

Dom Smith returns to the podcast to talk about one of his passions – football finance. What are the different rules? How can some clubs appear to fall foul whereas others spend regularly, and what does it mean for your club? Dom and James dig into recent high-profile cases and compare the rules to everyday businesses. #Football #FootballFinance #SportsFinance #Podcast #LB1858

From early 2026 smaller businesses and landlords will be required to report trading figures to HMRC electronically on a quarterly basis. Join the Lovewell Blake experts to understand who will be effected, what changes will be required and how to prepare. James talks to Ryan Lincoln and Mary Schofield to get the inside story from both the accounting and tax perspective. #Podcast #Business #Finance...

Sadie Nicholls joins James again, this time to talk about international workers. Specifically Sadie considers which country tax is payable, how the social security rules don't always follow tax rules and what employers need to think about if your staff are working abroad. #WorkingOverseas #TaxRules #InternationalWorkers #WorkingAbroad #LB1858 #podcast

In the first Business Leaders discussion James is joined by EDP Editor Richard Porritt to talk about the current state of the local economy, challenges in running one of the largest regional newspapers in the country and Richard’s personal journey as a journalist  #Business #Podcast #MeetTheEditor #Finance #Norfolk #LB1858 

James talks to Sadie Nicholls about UK resident taxpayers who may have undeclared overseas income. Often a UK tax disclosure is required even if no tax is due. Sadie guides us through the reporting and compliance obligations.  #InternationalTax #Tax #WorldwideTax #Overseas #Income #LB1858

Research and Development activities can be expensive and time consuming but HMRC want to help. James is joined by Mary Schofield to discuss the R&D tax relief scheme and how innovative companies can benefit from enhanced tax relief. Mary provides her top tips on how to make the system work for you. #ResearchAndDevelopment #R&D #Tax #TaxRelief #Accountants #TaxSpecialists #LB1858 

James is joined by Financial Planning Specialist, Jon Matchett to talk about business protection policies and how structured planning can help deal with business risk, family earnings and facilitate business transitions should the worst happen.

James is joined by Shaun Davison to talk through the minefield that is business expenses. What can be claimed against business profits and how to treat costs which are not clearly business or personal. From company cars to workwear and uniforms, James and Shaun provide guidance on how treatment can differ based on business structure and how to maximise your claim.

Abi Robinson joins James to talk all things audit. In this episode discussions cover what an audit is, tips for companies requiring an audit for the first time and opportunities for businesses who may no longer require an audit. 

James Shipp is joined by Dom Smith to discuss the pros and cons of a limited company over other business structures such as sole trader, partnership and LLP. Considerations include risk, tax and cost and delve into the reasons why entrepreneurs  structure successful businesses in the way they do. #newbusiness #businessstructure #accountancy #limitedcompany #soletrader #partnership #lb1858