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Supporting Working parents With Holiday Cover In School Holidays
According to a poll of 36,000 working parents with primary school-aged children, nearly two-thirds don’t have enough childcare to cover the six-week school summer holiday period this year, increasing to three-quarters among single parents. What are your options in being flexible towards them?
Covid-19 Support for Small Businesses
Latest financial support for small businesses 20 March 2020
How to make sure your invoices get paid
Cashflow is vital for the success of your business.
How to Avoid Mistakes in Business Entertainment Tax
In recent years, there has been much news coverage about the misuse of expenses and tax relief. As regulations on businesses tighten, here’s what you need to know about business entertainment and tax.
Ensuring your staff party is tax free
A staff party or an annual function qualifies as a tax-free benefit for your employees providing that you meet the following conditions:The total cost must not exceed £150 per head, per year.£150 includes VAT together with any extra costs such as transport and accommodation.The £150 is a limit and not…
Tax Free Staff Christmas Gifts
In the run up to Christmas we thought we’d give you a few hints and tips about tax efficient benefits for your employees. April 2016 brought in new rules for trivial benefits. There is no annual requirement, and it covers small non-cash gifts, e.g. flowers, wine, meals etc.
VAT flat rate scheme changes
Changes to the VAT flat rate scheme could significantly affect the tax liability of small businesses that currently make use of the scheme. The flat rate scheme simplifies the process of calculating how much VAT a business needs to pay or claim back from HMRC.
Making Tax Digital – Be ready…
Did you know that just as businesses are getting over the huge cost and upheaval from the Automatic Enrolment regime HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are introducing ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD) Whilst the final details are yet to be finalised, the 2017 Spring Budget saw the announcement that in essence…
Tax Changes
VAT, Finance & Tax Changes – 2017 A number of tax and finance changes are set to take place in 2017. It is important to start planning ahead of time so that you take advantage of any opportunities available. Some of the changes are in the process of being legislated through parliament and may be subject to change.