Privacy Policy
Forth Associates Ltd, which trades as Forths Forensic Accountants, is registered under Company No 4308770 and our registered address can be found at the end of this policy. Our entry on the data protection register is Z6739958.
This Privacy Notice is to notify you about how we use personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and current data protection legislation.
We may collect your personal data from forms you complete on this website, in correspondence with you, and from Third Parties when required by law.
We collect your personal data and process it:
- To carry out our services.
- To be lawful.
By giving us your personal data you agree to us contacting you with the information you supplied, to provide you with information and to assist us in providing our services.
We process your personal data in the provision of our services and where we are legally required or permitted to do so. On occasion, we may process your personal data for the purposes of our own legitimate interests, for example, to promote relevant services. You have the right to opt out at any time.
Your personal data will not be transferred out of the European Economic Area (EEA).
We take appropriate technical and organisation measures against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data, and against accidental loss of personal data. We may share your personal data where we are required to by law.
We recognise your rights under GDPR to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request the correction of your personal data.
- Request erasure of your personal data.
- Request the restricted processing of your personal data.
- Object to the processing of your personal data
If you refuse to provide us with personal data, we may not be able to provide our services, and in some circumstances we may be unable to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
If you wish to exercise any of the rights noted above, you can contact us in the following ways:
- by email to enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk
- in writing to Forths Forensic Accountants, The Station, 77 Canal Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2LX for the attention of the Data Protection Officer.
- by telephone 0113 387 5670
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Recent tax changes announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may mean that any future loss calculations may require review. If you have an ongoing case that we have assisted with, we would be happy to discuss this with you. Likewise, for any potential new instructions we are always happy to have an initial chat. National Insurance Cuts On 6th January 2024 cuts to National Insurance rates will come into effect for employed Claimants: The main NI rate is being cut from 12% to 10%. From April 2024 for self employed Claimants: Class 4 NI rate will reduce from 9% to 8%, and; Class 2 NI contributions will be scrapped. The changes will affect future Loss of Earnings calculations. State Pension Changes There will also be a rise in State Pension of 8.5% from April 2024. Losses to State Pension are considered on a case by case basis. How We Can Assist Our experienced team assist with Loss of Earnings, Pension Loss and Loss of Dependency elements in all types of PI, Clinical Negligence and Fatal cases. Our approach is to ensure that your client’s Special Damages are optimised. We offer flexible solutions and reporting styles depending on the case requirements, and can assist you in the information discovery process. We are also happy to liaise directly with clients to assist in the progress of the case. For more information about our hourly rates for Expert CPR or White Label / Agency Services, and deferred payment terms, talk to our team. Contact us here Call us on 0113 387 5670 Email - enquiries@forthsonline.co.uk
In the 2023 budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced fundamental changes to the Annual Allowance and Life Time Allowance charges for pensions savers. What are The Allowances? The Annual Allowance is the amount that an individual can pay into their pension scheme (both their own and their employer contributions) each year before paying Tax on the contributions made. The Life Time Allowance is the total amount an individual’s pension fund can be before they pay additional Taxes on their pension benefits. What Has Changed? The Annual Allowance has increased from £40,000 per annum to £60,000 per annum. The Lifetime Allowance, which was £1,073,100, has been abolished. What Does This Mean for Your Client? If you have a high earning client (often in the public sector where employer contributions are more generous), then your current calculation of lost pension benefits may include deductions for tax under both the Annual and Lifetime Allowance schemes and so may now be materially understated. How Can We Help? Our team have vast experience in assessing pension loss claims for all types of occupations and are fully au fait with the changes to the Tax rules from April. We would be happy to carry out a review of your pension loss calculations either on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with other relevant heads of claim.