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Chartered Accountants in Somerset and Dorset

The Albert Goodman philosophy is simple – we aim to contribute most to our clients’ success.

At Albert Goodman, all of our 280 people share the same aim – “to be the firm that contributes most to our clients’ success”.  Our people are highly skilled, talented professionals who deliver the highest level of client care.

Established in 1866, we have over 150 years worth of heritage as accountants in Somerset and Dorset and we are proud to have worked with many of our clients through several generations.  This is why small and medium-sized businesses, families and individuals continue to prosper by working with us.

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Why Albert Goodman?

With over 150 years of expertise, eight offices across the South West and a team of over 280 talented financial professionals, Albert Goodman are a safe pair of hands when it comes to your financial future.

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As an organisation, we have adapted and developed over the years to ensure your financial future, the best possible advice, and the very best customer service.

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We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of advancing technology, which ensures we are able to help you to make the most of the fast changing trends and new world of online accounting.

Over 150 years of experience

More than 280 experts available

Fully engaged with our clients

8 Offices across the South West

We are so much more then just your accountant,
we are here to help, support and give you guidance at
every stage of your financial journey

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Latest from Albert Goodman

Scots abroad- potential incorrect tax demands.

June 23, 2017 | Author: Hannah Terry

The Scotland Act 2012 gave the Scottish Parliament the power to impose a Scottish rate of income tax on Scottish taxpayers. Scottish income tax applies to wages, pensions and most other taxable income.  A Scottish taxpayer for these purpos
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Capital gains tax on transfers to an ISA

June 23, 2017 | Author: Kelly Wilkinson

The introduction of the personal savings and dividend allowance was welcome relief following the announcement that dividend income within the basic rate band would attract a 7.5% income tax charge. However, ISAs still remain a useful tool f
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Is marriage beneficial from a tax point of view?

June 23, 2017 | Author: Tara Hayes

While not particularly romantic, we are often asked “Is marriage beneficial from a tax point of view? Most tax benefit rules do not recognise cohabitation; the focus tends to be on single or married people. From 2002-2015 the proporti
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The new pension freedoms may result in overpaid tax on pension withdrawals

June 21, 2017 | Author: Claire Musson

Potential tax trap on pension withdrawals – have you overpaid tax on pension withdrawals? Under the pension freedoms which were introduced in April 2015, the over 55’s have the ability to withdraw lump sums from their pension funds befo
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Harsh results for single property landlords

June 21, 2017 | Author: Tara Hayes

Will ever increasing restrictions on tax relief for landlords result in single property landlords increasing rents? According to the National Landlord’s Association (NLA), the proportion of single property landlords who expect be pushed i
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Here comes the bride! Wedding gift tax exemptions.

June 20, 2017 | Author: Tara Hayes

With wedding season upon us, we look at the wedding gift tax exemptions available should you choose to make a gift on the occasion of a marriage or civil ceremony. These are in effect inheritance tax exemptions If you make a gift, whether i
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Off-payroll working guidance revised for NHS agency staff

June 20, 2017 | Author: Tara Hayes

Last month we reported on the off-payroll working guidance rules, introduced this April, which affects individuals providing personal services via their own companies, to public sector bodies. These rules emanated from the IR35 provisions w
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Uncertain Times for the United Kingdom

June 20, 2017 | Author: Tracey Watts

Where chaos exists, opportunities may lie. It seemed only recently that politicians were concerned about public engagement in government policy. Well, they certainly got the public engaged, but perhaps not quite the outcome they were hoping
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Albert Goodman Supports Dorset Business Day

June 15, 2017 | Author: Kerry Hake

Dorset Business Day Dorset Business Day is taking place on Wednesday, 28th June 2017.  This free event, sponsored by Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce will provide advice and information on a selection of everyday topics plus a ran
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Care sector funding- what impact will the election non result have?

June 13, 2017 | Author: Julie Hopkins

It is far too early to have any clear idea of what effect the result of last week’s general election will have on care sector funding. There is, however, an underlying feeling is that there has been a shift in the ground which people are
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