Why outsource your CIS payroll?
If you work in the construction sector,
you’re probably already familiar with the
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
But why should you outsource your CIS payroll?
What help is available for small businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Coronavirus – COVID-19. We’ve put together this hub to help you navigate the constantly changing support available to businesses from the government
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Time to tick off your financial ‘to-do’ list once and for all
Oscar Fairchild is committed to supporting small business growth. Keep up to date through our #AskOscar campaign for bookkeeping & accountancy news, insights, resources, advice and more.
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Tax Changes from 1 October
The furlough scheme ended on 30 September 2021 and several other temporary coronavirus measures, including for stamp duty land tax (SDLT), came to an end at the same time. What do you need to warn your clients about?
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Research and development tax – are your innovations eligible?
Research and Development tax credits are not just tax relief for high-tech and pharmaceutical or engineering companies. Our handy guide explains if your company could be eligible.…
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Redwood Clarke becomes Oscar Fairchild
According to AAT, four in five small business owners lose an average of £15,000 a year due to poor financial management. We show you how to take back control…
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Reduced VAT for Construction
We explain how construction firms can take advantage of HMRC’s reduced VAT tax break and how it can help increase your sales
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NI rates hiked – how much more will you pay?
Boris Johnson announced that NI and dividend tax rates will be hiked to help fund social care, pay for coronavirus support measures and clear the NHS backlog. Who will be affected and by how much?
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Making your joint income tax efficient
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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Latest advisory fuel rates now available
HMRC updates its advisory rates for business miles undertaken in company cars quarterly. The latest figures are now available – what impact has the recent rise in fuel costs had?
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Is tax payable on compensation for damaged property?
Last year our client’s premises suffered extensive structural damage. The insurer compensated him before the repairs were made. If he doesn’t use all the money will he have to pay tax on it?
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HMRC tightens CIS rules
New rules will apply from April 2021 to make the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tougher. As a contractor or subcontractor in the industry what do you need to know?
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Employee expenses procedure up to scratch?
Have you considered if your employee expenses procedure is up to scratch? Naturally, you want to keep costs as low as possible, and having a solid system in place to review employee expenditure claims should be part of that strategy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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