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Johnston Carmichael Welcomes Spring Statement but Warns of a ‘Challenging’ Fiscal Outlook

Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have welcomed the Chancellor’s focus on stability in the Spring Statement but warned that the fiscal outlook remains challenging amid global unrest. According to the accompanying Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) report, the UK economy is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, down from the 1.4% originally forecast in November. […]

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Johnston Carmichael Appoints New Tax Director to Support Growing Private Client Team

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates. Alan Dean joins the leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, bringing his 20 years of experience in private client tax. A

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Stephen Oates

Johnston Carmichael Appoints Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll to Lead Strategic Reforms Affecting Employee Benefits

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Stephen, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings extensive expertise in tax strategy to his expanded role. Since joining Johnston Carmichael in

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Impact Fund

Johnston Carmichael Launches Impact Fund to Support Charity Initiatives Ahead of 90th Anniversary

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that matter to

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Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage

Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage to offer powerful new technology that supports SME growth

Johnston Carmichael has partnered with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, to offer new technology that delivers real-time, actionable, financial insight – helping scaling businesses to boost productivity and proactively manage growth. This partnership makes Johnston Carmichael the first firm in Scotland to provide and implement

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Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael Tax Experts Count the Cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute following the UK’s Autumn Budget – with businesses bearing the brunt. Following weeks of speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Budget amid further disarray after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its report early in error. The Budget is

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Johnston Carmichael charts a new course with leadership podcast: Who’s Steering This Thing?

New series explores leadership in action, offering candid conversations with a host of industry leaders Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael is launching a new podcast series that puts leadership in the spotlight, offering honest, thoughtful conversations with a variety of leaders. Titled ‘Who’s Steering This Thing?’, the series is hosted by

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