The UK Government has announced a comprehensive package of measures aimed at providing financial support for business owners affected by COVID-19.
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Are you eligible for Marriage Allowance? Transferring part of your personal tax free allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner could reduce their annual tax bill by up to £250.
Continue reading “Are You Eligible For Marriage Allowance?”Resolve To Make Filing Your Tax Return Easier In 2020
If you’ve already submitted your 2018-19 tax return, congratulations. If not, be kind to yourself and resolve to do better next time.
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Gratitude Is Good For You And Your Business
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Chances are you’ll view life the same way. A number of scientific studies are suggesting that an optimistic attitude of gratitude is good for you and your business –
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Work-life balance requires balanced books. Hire an accounting professional and you’ll have time to focus on your business and enjoy life more.
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If you received untaxed income (e.g. self employed earnings or rental income from property) between 6 April 2018 and 5 April 2019 you’ll need to file a Self Assessment Tax Return. The deadline for online filing of your 2018-19 Tax Return is Midnight 31 January 2020. The same deadline applies for paying any tax you owe for that period.
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You didn’t start up your business to get bogged down in red tape! Your time is better spent taking care of business. Leave the bookkeeping and admin to an accounting professional who wants you to achieve your goals and vision.
Dealing With Health-related Absenteeism
Dealing with health-related absenteeism is a tough problem for the small-business owner. On the one hand there is a need to be sensitive to your employee’s unfortunate situation. On the other hand there is work to be done and you may need to recruit and pay someone else to step in for them during their period of incapacity. A case of long-term sickness or injury is likely to work out very expensive and will need careful handling.
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All employers are legally obliged to enroll/re-enroll their eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme. They must ensure that the minimum pension contributions for employers and employees are being paid on time. Auto Enrolment minimum contribution levels are increasing in April 2019…
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The 29 March deadline for Brexit is fast approaching. Which direction Brexit will take – a withdrawal agreement or no deal? No one really knows. Regardless of this uncertainty, there are actions you can take now to get your business ready for Brexit.
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