2021 Spring Budget: Clarity to Plan Ahead
Oscar Fairchild responds to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Spring Budget
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3 common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them
From un-trained staff to the dreaded ‘profit & loss haze’, we share bookkeeping mistakes which have the power to de-rail your business…
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3 warning signs you need a new limited company accountant
Substandard accountancy support should never be the norm. Here. we give tips to help growing businesses pinpoint the negative impact this is having on the business.
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54% of business owners ignore cash flow forecasting
With so many seasonal businesses feeling a cash flow squeeze, we share three immediate improvements that can be made to smooth financial management.
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A tax-saving tip for incorporating your business
Your accountant has suggested transferring your business to a limited company to save tax and NI, are there any steps you can take to make the transfer even more tax efficient?
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Accounting for the crisis unfolding in construction
On the surface, construction is booming with residential property projects dotting the urban landscape. But there is also a growing crisis as the sector is squeezed by global supply chain issues, skills shortages, and skyrocketing prices.
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An electric taxi could prove a sound investment for Licensed London black cab drivers
With the Mayor of London wanting to make the city’s black cab taxi fleet the greenest in the world, our handy guide can help you decide if making the switch to electric power makes business sense
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Are You Eligible for the Extended MTD ITSA Pilot?
Are you eligible for HMRC’s extended Making Tax Digital (MTD) Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) Pilot scheme, and is it worth signing up early before it becomes compulsory?
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Are your consultants IR35 compliant?
Worried about IR35 tax changes, and the impact it’ll have on hiring consultants and contractors within your business? Here’s some sound advice from our team…
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Asset purchases: what can you claim against profits?
Concerned with your company’s profitability and effectiveness as you grow? Our handy guide to asset purchases and capital allowances will help, especially with the end of the current tax year looming.…
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Autumn Budget 2021: key facts
The Chancellor struck a very upbeat tone in the second Budget of 2021, increasing spending pledges significantly. But what were the key tax announcements?
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Bookkeeper or Accountant: We help you decide
We look at the different roles of Bookkeeper and Accountant. Helping you to put in place the ‘day-to-day’ hands-on recording systems you need to avoid confusion, and drive down the inefficiencies of over-utilising an accountant.
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Build-A-Group ‘Sizewell C Special’ Event
Join us on 26th May for ‘Build A Group – Sizewell C Supply Chain Special’ as we bring together construction firms from across Essex to talk about the project timeline and how to secure a slice of the action that’s profitable.
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Build-A-Group Business Event
*NEW* Build-A-Group – Essex’s FREE Construction Networking Event. Join us on Friday 20th August for our free open-house business networking event at Billerciay Football Stadium.
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Build-A-Group Business Event
In some situations married couples and civil partners can elect how they split their joint income for tax purposes. It’s a useful tax-planning tool, but the drawback is that once made an election can’t be revoked. Is there a way around this?
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Business tax changes: 2019 round-up
It’s not just Making Tax Digital that you need to be aware of. There are a gambit of changes on the way for 2019/2020. Here’s our round-up.
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Clearing a director’s loan account tax efficiently
Writing off an overdrawn director’s loan account can be tax efficient. The trouble is it can come with a large NI bill. Is there a more tax and NI efficient option?
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Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Rebate
Construction Industry Scheme rebate fast track – with 50% off our usual fee to help support construction industry clients during these difficult times.
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COVID Tax Concession Update
The government introduced several easements in response to the coronavirus pandemic. These were temporary measures that are set to end on 5 April. What do employers need to know?
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Creative Industry, Cashflow & COVID 19
The Creative Industries Tax Relief can significantly lower your company’s Corporation Tax liability and may be the saving grace your organisation needs to navigate through these uncertain times.
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Cut in CO2 emissions thresholds for business cars
The government is altering the CO2 emissions threshold for capital allowances to encourage the use of electric cars. What’s changing?
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Cycling to work – keep it simple to avoid tax
A few of your employees have expressed an interest in the cycle-to-work tax break and with summer not far away you’re also tempted. However, there seems to be a mountain of literature to plough through. Is there a simple option?
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Eaziserv. Oscar Fairchild’s new HMRC compliant CIS payment solution
There are some exciting changes taking place at Oscar Fairchild. As part of our constant focus on client care we’re thrilled to share that we’re joining forces with highly respected London accountancy firm, The Eazitax Group.
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