Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 19, 2023What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.
Do you and your fellow shareholders always agree? Watch “The Social Network”!
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 12, 2023Shareholders agreement – if you share the ownership/management of your limited company with other shareholders you really need one.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Karen Jones on July 10, 2023If you’re a sole trader, then small business tax planning is important. Here are some top tips for sole traders to help navigate small business taxes and avoid any taxing, last-minute panic.
Free business advice for Essex firms
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 6, 2023Is your company based in Essex? If so, you may be able to benefit from 12 hours of free business advice from Backing Essex Business.
Electronic sales suppression fraud: HMRC clamps down
Posted by Ben Locker on June 29, 2023HMRC is clamping down on electronic sales suppression fraud – sometimes called ’till fraud’. Don’t become the target of an HMRC dawn raid!
Tax and accounting deadlines for July – try not to miss them!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 21, 2023We’ve put together this handy list of tax and accounting deadlines for July 2023.
Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2023The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.
Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 8, 2023Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.
Are travel costs always tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2023Are travel costs tax-deductible – many of us try and claim our travel expenses back from the taxman but is it really the best thing to do?
