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Sole Trader & Company Director Tax Deadline Guides 2022/23
Today marks the start of a new tax year and we're pleased to provide two new guides to help you stay on top of your tax affairs throughout the year: Sole Trader Tax Deadline Guide 2022/23 Company Director Tax Deadline Guide 2022/23 Keep a copy to hand as a useful...
Spring Budget 2022 – A Summary for Business Owners
In Rishi Sunak's fourth Budget delivered today, the Chancellor reported forecasted economic growth of 3.8% in 2022, lower than previously predicted, with inflation likely to reach 7.4% later this year. Inflation is forecast to come back under control and economic...
Your Director’s Loan Account Explained
Our Client Account Manager Bethan Higdon provides key explanations and definitions on this common area of confusion for company directors. What is a director’s loan? As a director of a limited company, you can: Borrow money from your company Lend money to it, for...
9 Ways to Save Personal Tax Before 5 April
Our Tax Manager Diane Aldridge shares the key personal tax planning points to consider before the end of this tax year. 1. Have you paid your 2020-21 tax? If you are yet to make payment in full, make sure you do so by 1 April 2022. You’ll not get a late payment...
One Month to Go – Making Tax Digital for VAT Business Becomes Mandatory on 1st April
Tomorrow marks one month before the next significant stage in the 'Making Tax Digital' (MTD) initiative comes into force. MTD is a Government initiative, designed to make tax projection and payment more straightforward and efficient for UK taxpayers. It focuses on the...
Update to Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
The Government has announced dates for final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme. The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. You have until 24 March 2022 to submit any new claims for absence periods up to 17 March 2022, or to amend...
Government Help to Grow: Digital Scheme
Yesterday (Thursday 20th January), the Government launched their Help to Grow: Digital scheme. This scheme is designed to support small and medium sized companies find and adopt digital technologies, so they can grow their businesses. Under the scheme, eligible...
4 Essential Numbers You Won’t Find in Your Annual Accounts
The annual accounts you produce don't give you all the numbers you need to run your business. You need numbers that tell you how you’re doing and help you navigate your journey as a business owner. Here are 4 essential numbers you won't find in your accounts: Your...
New Government Support for Businesses
On 21 December, the Government announced £1billion in support for businesses most affected by the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The announcement outlined that: • Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up...
Your 5-minute Business Boost – Protect the Health of Your Business in 2022
Measure what matters to your customers and you avoid problems that lead to losses in your business. Here are 5 essential questions for you to answer and protect the health of your business in 2022. 1. What do our ideal customers care about? Be clear on your...