Top 5 Tips to Using Xero Efficently

Liam’s Top 5 Tips to Using Xero Efficiently  After a very stressful and tough two years for all businesses, now more than ever is the time for you to know how your business is doing, and there is no better Accountancy Software than Xero to help.  It can seem to be a daunting task to keep Xero up to date, but here are my top 5 tips …

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Autumn Budget 2021 – Summary for business

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Budget statement with many tax increases already announced – with eye catching increases to National Insurance from April 2022 to fund the increasing cost of social care and a Corporation Tax increase which takes effect from April 2023. It was therefore good news that no further major tax increases …

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Autumn Budget 2021 – Summary for individuals

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Budget statement with many tax increases already announced – with eye catching increases to National Insurance from April 2022 to fund the increasing cost of social care and a Corporation Tax increase which takes effect from April 2023. It was therefore good news that no further major tax increases …

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Director’s Tax Efficient Salary for Owner Managed Companies in 2021/22

A tax efficient salary and dividends are how many directors of owner managed businesses choose to pay themselves. Many directors structure their remuneration this way is to maximise tax efficiency by minimising the tax payable on the money they withdraw from their company. What’s the Most Tax Efficient Director’s Salary in 2021/22? Sole directors – …

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Super Deduction – The New Enhanced Tax Relief of 130%

Super-Deduction

The Super Deduction – a new enhanced tax relief for companies introduced from 1 April 2021. The Super Deduction introduced 1 April 2021 until the end of March 2023 enables companies to claim 130% tax relief (through capital allowance) on qualifying plant and machinery expenditure. This is exciting news as it offers a significant tax …

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Budget 2021 – Summary for those in business

Budget 2021 summary for those in business

Rishi Sunak the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his budget 2021 today. Below we highlight the key points for those in business:  Self-employment grants – The Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants will continue.  A fourth grant will keep the same terms as the third grant and can be claimed from late April. The …

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Budget 2021 – Summary for individuals

Budget 2021 Summary For Individuals

Rishi Sunak the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his budget 2021 today. Below we highlight the key points for individuals: Income Tax, National Insurance and VAT rates – No changes to current rates of Income Tax, National Insurance or VAT. Personal Allowance increase – The income tax personal allowance from April 2021 is £12,570 and …

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VAT Reverse Charge In The Construction Industry

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There are significant VAT changes being introduced into the construction industry from 1 March 2021. The rules being introduced are a VAT reverse charge for building and construction services to combat VAT fraud within the construction industry. What is the VAT reverse charge? The VAT reverse charge will apply to businesses who are VAT registered …

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Coronavirus Extension of Furlough Scheme and Additional Restrictions

The Government announced on 31 October 2020 a further lock down for England commencing on 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020.  Many businesses will be required to close during this period. We empathise with many businesses where this will have a significant detrimental effect.  We recommend businesses review their cash position and key areas …

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