Government Gateway Now Easier to Access
Recent reports have shown that some taxpayers have been struggling to access their tax accounts on the Government Gateway, HMRC have now made this easier to do.
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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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Female entrepreneur funding
Oscar Fairchild talks UK growth goals with PM Boris Johnson and advises ambitious female entrepreneurs to develop a profit & loss masterplan before seeking funding
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Facing Brexit: Financial management tips for small business
Amid the uncertainty of Britain’s departure from the EU, we look at a few key financial management improvements SMEs can make in order to achieve a little more certainty within their individual business.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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