- "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
Capital taxes
- Capital gains tax (CGT) annual exemption
- Entrepreneurs' relief
- Inheritance tax - nil rate band
- Inheritance tax - reduced rate
Capital gains tax (CGT) annual exemption
The CGT annual exemption will increase in line with statutory indexation to £10,600 with effect from 6 April 2011.
For future years the annual exemption will be increased in line with rises in the CPI rather than in the RPI. Parliament will still be entitled to override automatic indexation and set a different figure.
Entrepreneurs' relief
With effect from 6 April 2011, the lifetime limit on gains qualifying for capital gains tax entrepreneurs' relief is increased from £5 million to £10 million. Qualifying gains are taxed at a rate of 10 per cent rather than at 18 or 28 per cent. There are no other changes to the rules or conditions relating to entrepreneurs' relief and the change is not retrospective.
Inheritance tax - nil rate band
No changes were made to the nil rate band which remains at £325,000.
Inheritance tax - reduced rate
The Government has announced that a reduced rate of inheritance tax will apply where 10 per cent or more of a deceased person's net estate (after deducting IHT exemptions, other reliefs and the nil rate band) is left to charity.
The tax rate of 40 per cent will be reduced to 36 per cent where death occurs on or after 6 April 2012 and a qualifying gift to charity is made. A consultation document will be issued in the summer.