Audit
Francis & Co are fully regulated to carry out Audit assignments and currently provide this service to clients of varying sizes.
We provide audit in order to ensure that your accounts are accurate and in keeping with legislation but, importantly, providing a clear picture of a business’s financial situation on the accounts date. This can provide valuable insight, along with reassurance to prospective clients who may want to work with you.
We are registered to carry on audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Every year, corporation tax rates and reliefs vary, so we make sure we can offer all the necessary assistance and advice when examining potential exemptions, allowances, and deductions. In order to make sure you are in compliance and avoid fines, we will carefully evaluate and produce corporate tax filings.
We can help walk you through all aspects of personal taxation, we are aware that it can be challenging to grasp, therefore we support you every step of the way. By developing a tax planning approach that works for your tax situation and helps ensure you pay the least amount of tax, we eliminate the time and worry involved. Our staff will provide guidance on when payments are due in addition to what paperwork must be submitted in order to maintain compliance.
Whether you're considering investments, a second home, or another item, our staff can make sure you maximise your exemptions while demystifying the complex world of capital gains tax. We also offer a completely optional Tax Fee Protection Service in the event of a H M Revenue & Customs enquiry.
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An independent report, commissioned by the Welsh government, has examined potential future options for income tax devolution in Wales. It compares keeping the current partially devolved system with moving to full devolution, while factoring in the effects of the block grant adjustment (BGA).
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The end of the 2025/26 tax year will soon be here, which means a few additional tasks to carry out on your payroll, if you run one.
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During a week dominated by news of the Middle East conflict, on 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Forecast to Parliament. The Chancellor told MPs she had “restored economic stability” as she presented the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR’s) economic forecasts.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is transforming the way income tax is reported. From April 2026, self-employed individuals, sole traders, and landlords earning over £50,000 will be required to switch to digital tax filing. At Francis & Co, we’re here to guide you through the change. Here’s what you need to know:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in the UK is too uncertain and expensive, and more stability in the tax system is needed. Their comments were in response to the government’s call for evidence on how the tax system can better support entrepreneurs.
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