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07-03-2022
The cloud is king in the accounting world. For businesses owners, there is a vast range of software and applications to choose from. The beauty of cloud accounting software is that it can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection across all your devices. Good accounting software can be critical for business leaders. It makes
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07-03-2022
Your cash flow statement provides data about all the money inflows your company receives from operations and is a fundamental part of the financial statements. Alongside your balance sheets and income statements, it is vital for managing your small business accounting. It keeps you abreast of how much cash is entering or leaving your business
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07-03-2022
While the national job vacancy boom is good news for job seekers, it is a potential nightmare for businesses keen on retaining high-quality staff. While a pay rise is always welcome by many, it is not always the most tax-efficient approach for business owners. Other benefits, such as salary sacrifice schemes, are equally effective in
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07-03-2022
Many UK businesses are already benefitting from the temporary tax relief offered by the super-deduction. However, many more could still be missing out on this vital support. The super-deduction tax relief scheme was introduced on 1 April 2021 and runs until 31 March 2023. It allows firms investing in qualifying plant and machinery assets to
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02-03-2022
Are you processing Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) payments correctly? Congratulations! One of your employees has announced their pregnancy. Are you confident about the appropriate considerations to cover their role as they embark on maternity leave? From an HR perspective, you’re likely aware that you must: Have a maternity policy in place Write to the employee
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18-02-2022
Why do you need to start thinking about MTD? Her Majesty Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is currently rolling out a new digital scheme on all aspects for taxes, such as VAT and Income Tax, to make filing easy for businesses. It will see all UK business taxes move online and handled digitally, and paper returns
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11-02-2022
Government restrictions for UK employees to work from home ended 19 January 2022. For many workers, this is music to their ears. They can pick up their favourite coffee for their commute and catch up with colleagues in the flesh. However, the day that we see everyone getting back to the office is unlikely to happen soon.
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07-02-2022
Visiting our offices is by appointment only. The safety and protection of our clients and team members have always been our top priority throughout the pandemic. As we now adjust to the “new normal,” this is more important than ever. In common with many organisations, we have adopted a hybrid-working policy. Our team members are
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01-02-2022
Employers submit a P11D form to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at the end of every tax year. A P11D outlines the benefits or expenses you have provided to your employees outside of their wages. You must submit a P11D form by 6 July following the end of the tax year. At the same time,
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01-02-2022
New Year, new career? Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic or decided to take a new career journey by setting up a new business. We take a look at the start-up trends for 2022. Whether it is a full-time endeavour or a part-time side hustle, people are looking for ways to make extra
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01-02-2022
Do you own a second home? Be careful of the new tax rules on holiday lets or you could end up facing tough measures. It was recently announced that the Government would reform business rates relief for owners of second homes – resulting in some holiday let owners facing additional costs of up to £1,000
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01-02-2022
Two company directors have received a ban totalling 21 years after fraudulently claiming £100,000 in bounce back loans (BBL). Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, Aamer Aslam from Huddersfield and Razwan Ashraf from Keighley were disqualified for 11 and 10 years respectively. The duo were co-directors of Scholars Academy Ltd, a specialist tuition centre
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30-10-2024
Today the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an immediate change in the rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) on the purchase of additional residential properties. These measures will take effect for all transactions entered into on or after 31 October 2024. When does the higher rate apply? When an individual purchases an additional residential property
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