- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
HMRC: Late tax return penalties being issued
HMRC has begun issuing hundreds of thousands of penalty notices to those who have failed to submit tax returns on time, it has announced.
Although the number of penalties fell by over half a million from last year, 850,000 letters will still be sent over the next two weeks outlining the £100 late-filing penalty.
The 31 January deadline for online returns was this year extended by two days following strike action at HMRC's call centres, and those who submitted their tax returns on 1 or 2 February will not receive penalties.
Appeals against the fines should be made in writing by 31 March. Reasonable excuses for failing to submit tax returns in time, such as serious illness, family bereavement or a delay in HMRC sending out online activation codes, will be individually considered.
HMRC has warned those who have yet to file their 2010/11 tax returns to do so as soon as possible, or risk additional penalties. Returns that are still not received after three months will be liable for the £100 fine, as well as £10 for every additional late day accrued, and risk a maximum fine of £1,600.
HMRC's acting director general, Steven Banyard, said: "We want the returns, not the penalties. So anyone who still hasn't sent theirs should do so as soon as possible.
"People who receive a penalty notice should act now to avoid further penalties. They should send in their return, appeal if they think they have a reasonable excuse, or contact us if they think they shouldn't have been in Self Assessment."
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