Crane & Johnston Chartered Certified Accountants

09/10/2026

TAX NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2026
For useful advice on 'When is VAT on cars reclaimable?' or MTD for Income Tax........take a look at our latest newsletter:
https://www.craneandj.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tax-Newsletter-October-2026.pdf

02/10/2026

Our lovely Newquay team exchanged spreadsheets for sourdough this week and went for a team-building breakfast at their local Concho Lounge! Our Penzance Team went for breakfast last week but they always forget to take a photo 😂

29/09/2026

Just had a baby? Congratulations! Smile baby🎉

If you or your partner earn between £60,000 and £80,000, you can still claim Child Benefit.

Our new digital service lets you pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through your salary – no tax return needed.

Find out more here.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app?&utm_source=f.co_hmrcgovuk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hicbc&utm_content=q2

21/09/2026

LATE OPENING
Our Penzance Office will be opening at 10.30am tomorrow due to a staff event. We look forward to seeing you then!

21/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS JO

Our lovely Jo Leung has been promoted to Client Manager in our Newquay branch.

Jo has been with Crane & Johnston for nearly 20 years and has worked as Sarah Martin’s assistant throughout that time.

Jo is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with extensive experience of working with small businesses across Cornwall in a wide range of sectors. She understands the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in the area and is therefore well placed to oversee your accounting and tax affairs.

Sarah will continue to work alongside Jo, ensuring continuity and ongoing support.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

04/08/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON: SALARY SACRIFICE IN 2026/27

This guide explains how salary sacrifice can be a useful way to reduce tax and National Insurance, increase pension savings and access certain employee benefits at a lower net cost.

SOURCE: www.craneandj.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spotlight-On-Salary-sacrifice-in-2026-27-July-2026.pdf

28/07/2026

WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Please welcome Alyson Wilkinson to our Penzance Team. She has joined the team as our Receptionist and is a lovely welcome addition!

08/07/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON: Associated Company Rules: Protecting your Corporation Tax thresholds - July 2026

This guide explains how the rules apply to accounting periods falling within the corporation tax financial year starting 1 April 2026, who counts as an associated company, and the practical steps that can help protect your position.

SOURCE: www.craneandj.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spotlight-On-Associated-company-rules-Protecting-your-corporation-tax-thresholds-July-2026.pdf

24/06/2026

Simple Assessment letters will be arriving from July. 📅

If you receive a Simple Assessment letter from HMRC, here’s what you need to do. 👇

22/06/2026

Keir Starmer has stepped down as leader of the Labour Party......

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as leader of Labour Party.

Follow live: https://bbc.in/4xJI80p