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Major changes to Capital Allowance rules

As you may know, significant changes to the Capital Allowance rules were announced in the 2007 Budget, and are expected to come into effect in April 2008, as part of the Finance Bill. Major changes to Capital Allowance rules

Pre-Budget Report

In his recent pre-budget report the Chancellor announced major changes to various taxes which could heavily impact on individuals and businesses. Below are details of the proposed changes which we feel will be of particular interest to our clients, many of which relate to transactions taking place on
or after 6 April 2006. Pre-Budget Report

Pre-budget U-turn?

25 October 2007
Detractors of the government proposal to abolish taper
relief on capital gains tax were provided with a sliver of hope today, when the Chancellor repeatedly refused to rule out a policy u-turn. Pre-budget U-turn?

CGT Announcement
24 January 2008

Around 80,000 business owners and investors will benefit from a new capital gains tax "entrepreneurs' relief", the chancellor Alistair Darling told MPs today. CGT Announcement<br>24 January 2008

The Bourne Group Goes Green

Trees for Life recently sent us a certificate as a thank you for our corporate donation, which sponsored the planting of a grove of 90 trees. The Bourne Group Goes Green

Change to Stamp Duty Announced
02 September 2008

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced that stamp duty land tax will not apply to purchases of residential property of £175,000 or less. Change to Stamp Duty Announced<br>02 September 2008

Pre Budget Report 2008

Below are highlights of the Chancellor's Pre Budget Report released yesterday. For further details, please visit the resource section of our website by clicking here. Pre Budget Report 2008

Bourne Group Service Provision

The Bourne Group of Companies is made up of four businesses, including Brewers, and provides integrated financial and consultancy services to both individuals and privately-owned companies. Bourne Group Service Provision

Win a 32 inch Toshiba LCD TV* with the Bourne Group of Companies at Employee Benefits Live

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Come and meet the Bourne Group at stand 134 of Employee Benefits Live at
the Business Design Centre in Islington on 29 and 30 September 2009 and get the chance* to win first prize of a 32 inch Toshiba LCD TV or second prize of a Roberts Revial leather-bound radio.
Win a 32 inch Toshiba LCD TV* with the Bourne Group of Companies at Employee Benefits Live

The Bourne Group sponsors local squash team

Continuing its tradition of involvement in and support of the local community, The Bourne Group is pleased to announce
its sponsorship of a team from Woking Squash Club, which is taking part in this year’s Surrey County Squash League. In fact,
The Bourne Group’s own Commercial Director, John Hughes, plays at number one for the team, which is currently ranked
top of its division after three matches. The Bourne Group sponsors local squash team

Budget 2009 impact on your income tax liability and retirement planning

The 2009 budget included a number of very important taxation changes which could mean that, not only will you be faced with paying more income tax, but which could also have a potential impact on your plans for retirement. If your total income in 2009/10 exceeds £150,000 (or indeed, if this was the case in the two preceding tax years), or if you anticipate your total income in 2010/11 tax year will be more than £100,000, then it is possible you will be affected, so please read on... Budget 2009 impact on your income tax liability and retirement planning

Is your business prepared for the future?

By David Grant, Management Accountant (pictured)

Here’s a question for you: How much does your business make in a year? Hopefully this is an easy question to answer. How about how much does it make every December? A bit harder I would imagine. Finally, on average, how much does your business make every day in January? Is your business prepared for the future?

Have a bite with the Bourne Group and raise money for CHASE

The Bourne Group is supporting the CHASE hospice care for children Let's Lunch initiative by holding a fundraising lunch on Wednesday 24 March.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FORM Have a bite with the Bourne Group and raise money for CHASE

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