How to get your business VAT Return ready and HMRC compliant
The key to remaining stress free and avoiding ‘VAT sweats’ is to start with some simple VAT return best practice. Luckily we’re here to show you how…
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HMRC confirms NI rates for 2022/23
The National Insurance (NI) rates and thresholds are reviewed each year. HMRC has recently published the applicable amounts for the forthcoming 2022/23 year. What are the most important points for our clients to know?
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HMRC announces one month late filing reprieve
The standard deadline for individuals filing a tax return is 31 January. Failure to meet this deadline usually means a £100 automatic penalty applies, even if no tax is owed. Why will an HMRC announcement bring relief to those struggling due to the pandemic?
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Get Invoices Paid: Coronavirus Support
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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Financial Reporting: The unsung hero of business growth
Oscar Fairchild MD Kim Redwood-Lee looks at automated financial reporting, and the critical role it’ll play in the race to be resilient and growth ready.
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End the expenses confusion before sorting out your self-assessment return
If you’re spending spare time over the festive season sorting out your expenses, our handy guide will help you get it right. So you can confidently complete your self-assessment return before the January 31 deadline
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2021 Spring Budget: Clarity to Plan Ahead
Oscar Fairchild responds to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Spring Budget
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