by Karen | Jan 22, 2019 | Accounting, HMRC
The tax system contains a number of allowances which enable individuals to enjoy income and gains tax free. In seeking to maximise your tax-free income, it makes sense to take advantage of available allowances. The following are a selection of some of the allowances... 
by Karen | Jan 16, 2019 | Accounting, HMRC, Tax
To ensure that you pay the correct amount of tax and file correct tax returns with HMRC, it is vital that you keep complete and accurate records. This applies regardless of whether you are running a business as a sole trader or in partnership or operating a limited... 
by Karen | Jan 9, 2019 | Accounting, HMRC
In an ideal world, all businesses would be paid on time, or even early, for their products and services. And while there are some people out there who are diligent in their payment efforts, sadly there are a lot more who aren’t. This results in late payments, which... 
by Karen | Nov 15, 2018 | Accounting, Business Costs, HMRC, Tax
As a business owner, one of your ambitions is to run a profitable business right? We can say that with confidence, because it is the mark of a business that is not only covering its costs, but actually making money too – a staple of a successful business. It’s a goal... 
by Karen | Oct 22, 2018 | HMRC, Tax, VAT
Let’s get something out in the open right now – VAT is not a scary word. VAT, or value added tax, is just another part of running a business in the UK. Most businesses in the UK who sell products have to be registered for VAT, and most who offer services as well too....