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24th March 2022 / Government Updates

The Chancellors Spring Statement

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has released his Spring Statement. In this blog we highlight some of the key points that may affect you:

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24th August 2021 / Tax

Self-Employed? The Deadline to Make Tax Digital is approaching

Making Tax Digital will be coming into effect from April 2023 and it will be compulsory. You can voluntarily sign up for this now though. But who will it impact and, if you complete a self-assessment tax return what does this mean for you?

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27th July 2021 / COVID-19 Updates

Did you receive Covid support? Check you were eligible to avoid a penalty

We’re urging all business owners to check that they definitely met all of the requirements to make a claim for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.

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22nd July 2021 / COVID-19 Updates

Do you need to pay back any of your SEISS grants?

If you received any of the SEISS grants, we'd recommend that you familiarise yourself with the updated guidelines - you may need to pay some or all of it back.

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18th June 2021 / Core Accounting

What support can I get if I go self-employed or start my own business?

Have you heard people talking and posting about The Great Resignation 2021? We've put together some guidance if you or someone you know is thinking about starting their own business.

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18th June 2021 / COVID-19 Updates

The 5th SEISS grant and what you need to know

The 5th SEISS grant is coming soon and will cover the period May 2021 to September 2021. Find out if you are eligible.

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7th June 2021 / Tax

The VAT deferral deadline is 30th June 2021

This year the UK Government allowed businesses to defer their VAT bills and instead pay in instalments. This scheme finishes on 21st June 2021 and you will need to make a decision on payment going forward to avoid incurring a penalty.

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3rd June 2021 / Tax

Everything you need to know about HMRC's "Making Tax Digital"

HMRC have ambitions to be the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world. Businesses have been switching since 2019 and will continue to do so for the next couple of years.

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24th May 2021 / Tax

The dog ate my return...and other excuses

Now that P60's are being sent out, it's time to start thinking about completing your tax return. Getting organised now will save you a lot of trouble and stress further down the line. As we've said before, HMRC aren't the most sympathetic when it comes to errors, no matter how creative your excuse is...

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4th May 2021 / Tax

Have your staff been working at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic?

When the pandemic hit the UK, a huge amount of people were suddenly required to work from home. In response, HMRC broadened the criteria on who could claim tax relief. Businesses need to keep in mind though, the change was only temporary and we should expect to see them reverting back as the pandemic eases.

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