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Beware – legally anyone can call themselves an Accountant

However, this does not mean that they are qualified for the task.  Choosing an Account is not a task to undertake lightly.   The term Solicitor, Independent Financial Adviser (IFA), Architect, these are protected, unlike the term Accountant, which is not protected. There are no restrictions for protection for the term Accountant, therefore, anyone can

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What did the Government share in the Spring Statement?

Source:  QuickBooks The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament on 06 March 2024. Some of the key initiatives that may impact both your clients are listed below. There was a lot of ground covered in the Chancellor’s Spring address to Parliament, and the following list is not extensive of all the announcements

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Spring Budge 2024 analysis and comment

Source:  taxcalc.com During what could be Jeremy Hunt’s final budget before a general election, and possibly his final budget ever, some of us at TaxCalc HQ were anticipating a plethora of vote-grabbing giveaways to turn the tide on the Conservative Party’s popularity woes. This anticipation only being heightened by increased speculation in some circles that

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Getting ready for the National Minimum Wage increase

Source:  HMRC All employers need to be aware that National Living and Minimum Wage rates are increasing on 1  April  2024. Also, the National Living Wage will be extended to workers aged 21 and over (previously only for age 23 and over). All employers should ensure that their workers are paid correctly, according to the

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Travelling between workplaces and overnight stays

Source:  HMRC If you’re paying expenses and providing benefits to your employees – including directors – find out how it affects tax and National Insurance. Register today to join our live webinars, during which you can ask questions using the on-screen text box Expenses and benefits for your employees – if your employees have more

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How to write an invoice and what to include

Source:  Sage Cash is the lifeblood of any business and being paid on time is essential to keeping it flowing. This starts with your invoices—documents that list the goods/services you’ve provided and how much is owed—aka the ‘bills’. You’ll need a well-designed invoice to make a good impression on customers. And whether you’re a sole trader,

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Let’s chat about VAT Accounting Schemes

Source:   HMRC It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to VAT or just fancy a refresher, take advantage of our online support for the latest information – including the following live webinars. You can ask any questions you may have by using the on-screen text box. VAT Accounting Schemes We’ll be covering: The Cash Accounting Scheme

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Understanding Statutory Payments

Source:  HMRC If an employee becomes a parent or falls ill, join our live webinars to get the latest information – including dates and rates – to make sure you’re paying the right amount at the right time. If you have any questions, you can ask them by using the on-screen text box. Statutory Sick

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Get ready for changes to UK company law

Source:  Companies House The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act became law in October 2023. Since then, we’ve been getting ready to introduce the measures brought in by the act. We’re aiming to introduce the first set of changes on 4 March 2024. The introduction of these changes needs secondary legislation so this date is

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Keeping in touch with statutory payments

Source: HMRC If your employee becomes a parent or falls sick, we can help you sort out your ‘qualifying weeks’ from your ‘periods of incapacity for work’ with the following live webinars. You can also ask any questions you may have by using the on-screen text box. Statutory Sick Pay We’ll cover: The qualifying conditions

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New Employment Laws You Need to Know About

Source:  Croner-i Ltd 2024 is set to be a busy year for employers and their HR teams, with various new employment laws set to come into force. And with the Government’s announcement of the new National Minimum and Living Wage (NMW/NLW) rates, applicable from 1 April 2024, along with new rights to paid leave (neonatal

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Back to basics with VAT and accounting schemes

If you’re new to VAT or simply want to refresh your knowledge, HMRC’s online support can provide the support you need. Register today and join our live webinars – during which, you can ask any questions you may have by using the on-screen text box. For information, please note that the following webinars won’t be

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Do you have employees travelling between workplaces?

Souce:  HMRC Get the latest information about paying expenses and providing benefits to your employees – including directors – and how it affects tax and National Insurance. Register today to join our live webinars, during which you can ask questions using the on-screen textbox Expenses and benefits for your employees – travel This webinar provides

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Autumn Statement 2023

Source:  HMRC The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made his Autumn Statement speech. The Autumn Statement package sets out a number of tax measures designed to strengthen economic growth through supporting British businesses and increasing the number of people in work. The statement also announces a range of administrative changes

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Financial support available to your employees

Source:  HMRC As part of Talk Money Week, we want to let you and your employees know about services available online and in the HMRC app that can help boost and manage their finances. For example, where money can be claimed back, it’s free to claim directly through HMRC’s online services and is the only

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Reporting payroll information and company directors

Source: HMRC Whether you’re new to payroll or just fancy a refresher on reporting information and director’s payroll, join our live webinars for the latest information and tips.  If you have any questions, you can ask them by using the on-screen text box. Company directors – payroll and you We’ll be covering: the tax and

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Refund Policy

For online payments taken via the Invoice Payment page, no refunds can be given as payment is only taken after my service has been provided.