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🎨 Creativity, competition and a great cause!

Our team recently came together for a Story Trail-inspired Paint & Sip event, designing and painting our own miniature BookBench sculptures in support of @AmazeSussex.

There were plenty of brilliant and completely different creations, with some healthy competition for the top spot. After a tough judging process, Maria Thomas was crowned the winner, taking home a sardine-themed medal and goodies! 🏆

Most importantly, proceeds from the BookBench painting kits went directly to Amaze Sussex, helping support the fantastic work they do for families across Sussex.

Read more and take a look at all of our finished BookBench designs here > https://t.co/8yXztWwOSV 

#Brighton #SitWithUs #TheStoryTrail

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Pensions and Inheritance Tax: What Changes in April 2027?

From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits are set to be included within an individual’s estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

For those with substantial pension savings, this could change how pensions fit into wider retirement and estate planning, and may affect how much wealth ultimately passes to family.

Our latest article explains what’s changing, who could be affected and what you may want to consider before the new rules take effect.

Read the full article here > https://t.co/HPOgOD5FQB 

#Brighton #Pensions #IHT #EstatePlanning

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🎮 We’re pleased to be sponsoring the Studio Hero Award at the 2026 @gamerepublic Awards!

The winners will be announced on 26 November at GaMaYo, taking place at WX in Wakefield in front of more than 450 developers, publishers, platform-holders, media and investors.

The shortlist has now been revealed, and we’re looking forward to seeing who takes home the award on the night.

Check out the full shortlist here > https://t.co/KIp3ADWk8S

Good luck to everyone shortlisted!

#VideoGames #GameDev #GRAwards #GameRepublic #GaMaYo

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🎱 Last week, we took on @QualityCareltd in our annual Charity Pool Match!

It was another great evening full of friendly competition, with both teams coming together to raise money for two brilliant local charities. We were playing in support of Survivors Network, while Quality Care Group were representing Pollard’s Promises.

It was the Quality Care Group who came out on top and in doing so they secured the larger share of the prize pot for their chosen charity! 👏

Having won last year's match, Quality Care Group now lead 2-1 across the three years we've held the event. We'll be looking to level the score next year!

Well done to everyone involved and thank you for supporting two fantastic causes! 

#Brighton #Charity #Fundraising

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📢 The Autumn Budget takes place this Wednesday, 28 October.

Ahead of his first Budget, Chancellor John Healey has announced plans to cut what he described as unnecessary “form-filling and pointless paperwork”, with the Treasury estimating the measures could save UK businesses almost £800 million a year in administrative and tariff costs.

The proposals include simplifying compliance guidance and corporate reporting requirements, as part of a wider package aimed at reducing the administrative burden on businesses. Read more here > https://t.co/PVxhDLNXq7 

Following Wednesday’s announcement, we’ll be publishing our Budget Report, covering the key measures and what they could mean for individuals and businesses.

#Brighton #AutumnBudget #Budget

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The Plus Charity Football Cup returns this Thursday!

Now in its fifth year, the tournament will once again bring businesses from across the region together for an afternoon of football, fundraising and friendly competition.

This year, we’re proud to be raising funds for @thectsbrighton, supporting young people aged 16–25 in Brighton & Hove who are homeless or insecurely housed.

Ahead of Thursday’s tournament, why not take a look back at how the previous four years have unfolded here > https://t.co/tDxZR76T0z 

#Brighton #PlusCharityFootballCup #Fundraising

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✨ A brilliant weekend celebrating creativity across Brighton!

We were proud to once again support @DreamyPlace_UK, Brighton’s festival of art, creative technology and digital culture, which brought three days of creativity, moving image and immersive experiences to venues across the city.

Due to the weather, the @OskaBright Film Festival x Dreamy Place screenings found a new home indoors at the Unitarian Church in Brighton, but that did not dampen the mood as it made for a brilliant evening of film and creativity.

A huge well done to everyone involved in delivering such an inspiring programme across the weekend. It was great to see Brighton come alive with so many different ideas, experiences and creative voices.

#Brighton #DreamyPlace #OskaBright #CreativeTech #FilmFestival

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is HMRC’s system for reporting self-employment and property income digitally throughout the year, alongside your annual final declaration. It does not create a new tax – Income Tax, Class 4 National Insurance and the underlying rules for calculating profit all stay the same. What changes is the reporting process.

It has applied since 6 April 2026 to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, and from 6 April 2027 it extends to anyone with combined self-employment and property income over £30,000.

For those newly affected, the biggest change is less about the amount of tax due and more about how financial records need to be kept and reported.

Our Spotlight for October provides a practical guide for sole traders and landlords with income approaching the £30,000 threshold > https://t.co/HhKDpr30Pq 

#Brighton #MTD #IncomeTax #SelfAssessment

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Want to get more from Xero? There’s just one space left at our next Plus Conversations session!

On 12 November, our Outsourcing team will be sharing practical ways to make Xero work harder for your business.

The session will cover how to improve your set-up, streamline bookkeeping and financial processes, make better use of features and integrations, and avoid common areas of unnecessary admin.

We’ll also look at VAT considerations and how keeping your financial information accurate and up to date can give you a clearer picture of business performance.

Book here > https://t.co/yM8QQx0teE 

Please note that this event is exclusively for Plus Accounting clients.

#Brighton #PlusConversations #CloudAccounting

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🌧️ An update for anyone heading to @DreamyPlace_UK Place this weekend.

Due to the weather forecast, the Oska Bright Film Festival x Dreamy Place outdoor screenings have now been moved indoors and will take place at the Unitarian Church in Brighton.

✨ We’re proud to continue supporting Dreamy Place, Brighton’s festival of art, creative technology and digital culture. The festival is now underway, with three days of art, moving image and creative technology taking place across the city until Sunday.

Find out what’s on and book your tickets here > https://t.co/BfBDk4TjRr 

#Brighton #DreamyPlace #OskaBright #CreativeTech #FilmFestival

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From 6 April 2027, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will become mandatory for more sole traders and landlords, as the qualifying income threshold reduces from £50,000 to £30,000. This will be based on the qualifying income reported on their 2025/26 Self Assessment tax return.

The expansion follows the initial introduction of MTD for Income Tax on 6 April 2026, which applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000, based on their 2024/25 tax return.

Amber’s blog has been updated to reflect the upcoming changes in April 2027, highlighting why it’s important to start preparing now and outlining the next steps to take if you’re affected. Check it out here > https://t.co/cmH1jB9yzO 

#Brighton #MTD #IncomeTax

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📩 Plus Insights for October has just dropped!

This month, we're looking back at Game Republic New Horizons, sharing highlights from our Paint & Sip event in support of Amaze Sussex, and celebrating Chris and James' success at the TackleAfrica Brighton Golf Day! 

We also have details of our upcoming Plus Conversations event focused on Xero, alongside our latest blogs covering financial health, giving your business finances a reset, and changes to Pensions and Inheritance Tax.

📖 Catch up on the latest here > https://t.co/vUyceYB3TO 

#Brighton #PlusInsights

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“For us, the value of EVOLVE is as much about the quality of the conversations as the number of them.” 

As a long-standing supporter of @SiliconBrighton and EVOLVE, we’re pleased to reflect on our relationship with the community and why supporting Brighton’s technology, creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem matters to us.

In this spotlight interview, we explore how we support ambitious businesses across technology, video games and the wider creative industries, our ongoing B Corp journey and exciting projects, and why building genuine, long-term relationships remains such an important part of what we do.

Read the full article to learn more about our work, our involvement with EVOLVE and what’s next for Plus Accounting > https://t.co/bDfHtwZW98 

#Brighton #SiliconBrighton #EVOLVE #SponsorSpotlight

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🎄 We’re pleased to be sponsoring @FairyTale_Fair Christmas Market this November!

Taking place at St Augustine’s Brighton on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, the market will feature more than 40 stalls each day, packed with unique, locally made gifts.

We’re also featured in The Fairy Tale Fair’s latest Local Business Spotlight, where we share more about Plus Accounting, why supporting local events and community causes is important to us, and even an inspirational quote!

Read the full spotlight and find out more about next month’s Christmas Market here > https://t.co/yGTzC147gi (https://t.co/60qwquwjdc)  

#TheFairyTaleFair #Brighton #SupportLocal

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✨ We’re proud to continue supporting @DreamyPlace_UK, Brighton’s festival of art, creative technology and digital culture.

Dreamy Place gets underway tomorrow, with three days of art, moving image and creative technology taking place across Brighton until Sunday.

As part of the festival, @OskaBright Film Festival and Dreamy Place are also planning a special outdoor cinema event on Saturday evening.

🌧️ With the current weather forecast looking uncertain, the screening may need to move indoors. A final decision is expected tomorrow, so please keep an eye out for further updates.

More information on the event, including how to book can be found here > https://t.co/ZpSBghskee 

#Brighton #DreamyPlace #OskaBright #CreativeTech #FilmFestival

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#ThrowbackThursday to a brilliant few days at @gamerepublic New Horizons!

Last week, we headed to the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough for this year’s Game Republic New Horizons conference. As event sponsors, Mark Horsfield and Anna Collins caught up with familiar faces, made new connections and answered finance questions from across the games industry. 

It was also fantastic to see how much the event has grown, with attendance up 78% this year.

Plus, Middlesbrough mascot Roary the Lion, left with his very own Plus branded video game controller keyring!

📸 Here’s a few photos from a great few days.

Read more here >  https://t.co/uG4Ka3R7BT 

#GameRepublic #VideoGames #GRNewHorizons #EventSponsor

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How do you value a business as part of matrimonial proceedings?

When a privately owned or owner-managed business forms part of a matrimonial dispute, establishing its value can be an important part of understanding the financial position of both parties.

But it’s not simply about arriving at a figure. The valuation needs to be independent, well-supported and clearly explained, with the ability to withstand Court scrutiny where required.

Plus Accounting was instructed to independently value an established owner-managed company and consider the potential tax implications for its two shareholders if their shares were hypothetically sold.

In our latest case study, Ed explains our approach to the valuation and tax analysis, and how we produced a robust report suitable for Court proceedings > https://t.co/liRzbkS5FY 

#Brighton #BusinessValuation #MatrimonialProceedings

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From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the calculation of an individual’s estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. If you have built up substantial pension savings, the changes could affect how much of your wealth you can pass on to your family.

For many people, pensions have been an important part of both retirement planning and passing wealth to the next generation. However, the new rules mean it may be time to review how your pension fits into your wider financial and estate planning arrangements.

In this new article, our Senior Tax Manager, Louise Parker explains what’s changing, who could be affected and what you may want to consider before April 2027. Check it out here > https://t.co/sKO36MT4WH 

#Brighton #Pensions #IHT #EstatePlanning

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🎨 Paint, Sip and Support for Amaze Sussex!

Yesterday, the Plus Accounting team came together for a special Paint & Sip event in support of local charity @AmazeSussex. Inspired by The Story Trail, which Plus Accounting is proud to sponsor, the event saw team members put their creative skills to the test by designing and painting their very own miniature BookBench sculptures.

With so many brilliant and completely different designs, competition was high, especially with a prize up for grabs!

Once the time was up, Vicky King had the difficult task of selecting a winner from the impressive collection of designs. It was a tough decision but after much consideration, Maria Thomas was crowned the winner, taking home a sardine themed medal and goodies as well as her BookBench creation!

Most importantly, the event helped raise funds for Amaze Sussex, with proceeds from each miniature BookBench paint kit going directly to the charity to help support the fantastic work they do. 

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the event such an enjoyable occasion! 
Read more and take a look at the finished BookBench creations here > https://t.co/DHkdJ7PdXh 

#Brighton #SitWithUs #TheStoryTrail

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💡 Another brilliant Brighton Summit!

Last week, Vicky King headed to the Brighton Dome for Brighton Summit: Think Differently, joining businesses from across the city for a packed day of fresh ideas, inspiring conversations and new connections.

Vicky also lent a hand to the @BrightonChamber team with speaker sign-in before making the most of everything the Summit had to offer.

From thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops to catching up with familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones, it was a great opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and think a little differently.

It was great to see so many of you there! 👋

#BrightonSummit #Brighton