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International Day of Mathematics – Do you need to be good at maths to be an accountant?
Mar 14, 2024
A very common question you hear is, “Do you need to be good at maths to be an accountant?” Many people assume there is a direct correlation between proficiency in mathematics and the ability to excel in accounting. However, this question deserves ...
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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
Mar 12, 2024
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year? 5 April 2024 marks the end of the current financial year, so the deadline to use several important annual reliefs and allowances is fast approaching. Pension contributions represent a significant tax ...
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Why do SMEs need an accountant?
Mar 08, 2024
If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant. Engaging with an accountant can significantly enhance your SME’s prospects by providing expert financial advice and managing ...
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Spring Budget 2024
Mar 06, 2024
The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next general ...
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My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?
Mar 05, 2024
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level. However, overhauling business processes and purchasing new, greener assets can present a significant cost to SMEs and businesses without large cash ...
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Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
Feb 29, 2024
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities. Understanding VAT is crucial for business owners, as it not only affects how they price their products ...
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Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements
Feb 27, 2024
For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance. In a bid to tackle housing shortages in areas of ...
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Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
Feb 22, 2024
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs). What is the Employment Allowance? The ...
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HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
Feb 20, 2024
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) ...
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Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
Feb 15, 2024
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars. Historically, a double-cab pickup with a payload of one tonne (1,000kg) ...
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