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Navigating US Tariffs: Insights From the Accountants for Retail Sector Companies
The rapid introduction, withdrawal, and changes to US import tariffs have, of course, meant that thousands of UK businesses, particularly those in the retail industry with core customer bases in America, have been juggling an ever-changing picture over the last few...
Why Accounting Services for the Professional and Consultancy Sector Are in Strong Demand Following Forecast Growth
Discover how James Todd & Co provides specialist accounting services for the professional and consultancy sector to support growth, cash flow and tax planning Following several challenging periods for many professionals and consulting businesses, last year saw a...
Understanding the New Property Wealth Tax: Insights From the Specialist Property Accountants
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) or mansion tax was one of many measures introduced during the Autumn Budget at the end of November. It has caused concern for property owners in regions with high average property prices, as well as for landlords, investors...
Advice on Managing UK Inheritance Tax Reforms From the Accountants for Landlords
The numerous reforms and announcements made at the Spring Statement and the Autumn Budget in 2025 have affected landlords and other property professionals in various ways. This includes the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, which are of particular concern to...
Advice on Preparing for Making Tax Digital From Our Team of Accountants for Contractors
As most contractors will be aware, Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been a phased introduction of mandatory changes to the way businesses and self-employed professionals submit reports to HMRC. This started with declarations for VAT-registered companies and will become...
Key Advice From the Accountants for Hospitality Businesses: How to Avoid Tax Traps
Reports earlier this year found that as many as a third of businesses in the hospitality sector were trading at a loss, as companies struggled with the increases in NICs, business rates, minimum wage reforms, and NIC thresholds. Separate articles have also reported...
The Value of Advisory Services and Financial Planning Support From Contractor Accountants
Contractor's accountancy requirements vary considerably from those of professionals and companies working in other sectors. This is down to several aspects, including the nature of project-based working and financing, complex payment systems between contractors,...
Continued Growth for James Todd & Co in Fareham
We are pleased to share an exciting update in the growth of James Todd & Co. Our Fareham office has taken another step forward with the acquisition of JM Solutions, a respected accountancy practice based in Southampton. Over the past few years, our Fareham office...
Tips From a Construction Accountant on Job Costing, Project Tracking and Financial Controls
The construction sector has been bucking national trends, outperforming other industries, contributing significantly to GDP and combating rising unemployment levels elsewhere. Still, it's also a segment that requires diligent and specific cost management, something...
Why Every Developer Should Work With a Specialist Property Accountant
Property developers work in a sector that commands considerable financial management. Developers benefit from expert advice when making decisions around property or land acquisitions, marketing completed developments, and securing opportunities to build affordable...
Recent Changes to Accounting for Charities UK: Is Your Non-Profit Organisation Up to Speed?
The Charity Commission recently published a draft of the new Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), which is currently under consultation. This set of guidelines will apply to all registered charities in the UK and Ireland, and, for many, it will impact their...
James Todd & Co “Paddles for a Purpose” in Support of CancerWise and Rotary Club
Local Chartered accountancy firm James Todd & Co is delighted to announce its participation in the upcoming Chichester Dragon Boat Race, taking place on Sunday, 22 June 2025, at Chichester Canal. This vibrant annual event, organised by the Rotary Club of...
Trouble-Shooting and Problem-Solving: Consulting Construction Accountants to Overcome Barriers to Growth
Construction accounting is a complex field, with myriad moving parts and variables incorporated into almost every contract. This can mean that occasional issues, delays, higher-than-anticipated expenditures, and problems are simply a part of the business that...
Understanding the Broad Range of Charity Accounting Services: Going Beyond Mandatory Accounts Submissions
Managing and running a charity, social enterprise, or not-for-profit organisation can be rewarding and vocational, but the rigours of regulatory compliance, accurate accounting, transparent reporting and solid financial management can be complex, both for smaller...
Navigating a Shifting Tax Landscape: The Added Value UK Property Accountants Offer
As we head towards a new tax year, as in many previous periods, property business owners, buy-to-let investors, and commercial real estate companies face a new range of reforms, tax rises and changes to exemptions – all of which mean that preparedness is key to...