In the Chancellor’s Spring 2023 Budget , Jeremy Hunt confirmed changes to the two Research and Development (R&D) schemes currently in operation. These changes came into effect from 1 April 2023 and are being brought in to help tackle a significant amount of fraud being perpetrated through the R&D schemes, particularly the scheme for SME’s. […]
Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala
12
Apr
Apr
Is the workplace culture important? You will have heard of Generation Z and how their expectation of work is so different. For Gen Z the workplace culture is important. This generation will soon pass the Millennials as your new employee and your new customer. Gen Z tend to bring their personal values to their […]
05
Apr
Apr
With continuing inflation in the UK, many of us and our businesses have been put “off track” in the short to medium term so how do you mitigate the long-term effect of inflation? The Bank of England recently increased interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25%. This is despite the […]
Capital Allowances, capital gains tax, HM Revenue & Customs, P11d, Payroll, Tax Tips
Getting ready for end of tax year
29
Mar
Mar
We are almost in April and that means one thing, end of the current tax year is approaching. So how can you be getting ready for the end of the tax year? There are a few things to consider over the coming week as the last day of the current tax year is 5th April […]
Bookkeeping, Myers Clark Updates
Neglecting quality accounting data can paralyse a business. Here’s how we got our client moving again.
21
Mar
Mar
Herts Mind Network were doing brilliant work providing the community with much needed mental health support. The trouble was they had a long task-list and were struggling to keep on top of their books. Their bookkeeping was sparse and patchy and this made it difficult to account for the grants they received, or assign them […]
20
Mar
Mar
After presenting a Budget-in-all-but name with the Autumn Statement, the Spring Budget was delivered against the backdrop of a day of widespread industrial action. The run-up to the event appeared deliberately downplayed, save for a late flurry of leaks highlighting a focus on childcare at one end of the scale and pensions at the other. […]
15
Mar
Mar
Earlier today (15th March 2023) the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget. However, he was presenting his second set piece following the Autumn Statement last year amid big expectations. So, here’s the brief overview of the main parts following today’s announcements and how it can affect your business and your personally […]
08
Mar
Mar
This is a common question when thinking about completing your Tax Return. Can I do it myself or do I really need an Accountant to file a Tax Return. Well, the simple answer is it depends. It depends whether you have the time, whether your time would be better spent elsewhere, and how complex your […]
01
Mar
Mar
For some years now employers have been able to payroll benefits for their employees. The obvious question for you as an employer is should you payroll your employee benefits? What are the advantages and the draw backs of taking such a step? So, what are we talking about here? We are talking about employee […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you been approached by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) asking for the repayment of Child Benefit? You may have received a letter from HMRC (The Child Benefit Office) saying that you’ve been overpaid, and they would like the money back. There’s an appeal process in place if you feel that the facts in […]