Jul 14, 2022 | Information, National Insurance, News, PAYE, Tips
A change in National Insurance contribution (NICs) levels comes into force at the beginning of July, which should save around 30m people £330 each, according to the Government. From July 6, the amount you can earn before you start paying NICs will increase, which...
Jul 4, 2022 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, Misc, Tips
International trading is something many businesses are involved in, whether it’s because you are selling your good or services abroad or buying raw materials in from overseas to help with manufacturing. Either way, exposing yourself and your business to currency risk...
Jun 27, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, FAQ, Information, Making Tax Digital, Misc, News, Tax, Tips
If you are unlucky enough to be fined for a late filing, then the way in which any appeal can be made changed as of May 7. Prior to this, HMRC had temporarily reintroduced the ability to bulk appeal late filing penalties for income tax in 2020 and 2021. But from now...
Jun 20, 2022 | Business Start Ups, FAQ, Information, Misc, Tips
Putting aside the tax money due each time you have an invoice paid is sensible planning, but is that money working as hard for you as it could be? Many current accounts are paying no interest whatsoever, and when it comes to savings accounts, you would still be...
Jun 13, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Tax
There is a tendency for many of us to leave our tax returns until the last minute. It’s human nature to want to delay dealing with something we find uncomfortable. However, if you get your tax return for the 2021/22 tax year completed sooner rather than later, you...
Jun 9, 2022 | Business Start Ups, News, Tax
Some taxpayers must pay a tax more than once a year, and if this is you then you are facing a second tax bill before July 31. Those exempt from making a payment on account in July include those who had a self-assessment tax bill of less than £1,000 for the previous...
Jun 6, 2022 | Business Start Ups
Unincorporated businesses – including sole traders, trusts and those businesses working as partnerships, and anyone else that pays tax on trading income – face a major change that will affect the way and the time they are taxed on their profits. The so-called Basis...
May 29, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, FAQ, Information, ISA, Loans, Making Tax Digital, Misc, National Insurance, News, QuickBooks, Tax, Vat
Using up personal allowances is not the only reason you should see your accountant at the start of the tax year, it is also the best time to get a health and wealth check for your business too. The end of the tax year is the busiest time for your business and your...
May 23, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Information, Misc, Tax
What is a Payment on Account? If you owe more than £1000 tax you will be required to pay a Payment on Account. Payment on Account means that you pay your tax in two instalments: First in January (the usual deadline for paying the tax bill for last year) Second in July...
May 16, 2022 | Expenses, Information, ISA, Misc, Tax
If you are one of those people who is always racing to use up your tax allowances, such as Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) at the last minute before the end of April 5, then you are not alone. But you could be making a big mistake. When it comes to mopping up tax...
