Help to Grow: Digital Scheme

As part of the Government’s plan to try and rescue as many small and medium sized businesses as possible from the impact of the pandemic, they have introduced the Help To Grow: Digital Scheme. By introducing this scheme they are hoping to encourage the growth of as many businesses as possible. In order to support businesses to invest in new … Read More

Changes for HMRC customers who pay VAT by Direct Debit

HMRC are in the process of changing their VAT services, this will mean that existing customers will need to be transferred over to a new IT platform. All customers who currently have a Direct Debit set up with HMRC will be affected. What action do I need to take? By law HMRC must have a valid point of contact for … Read More

What Changes have been made to the Furlough scheme?

If you are taking advantage of the Government Furlough Scheme then you need to be aware of the changes that came into effect from 1st July 2021. It is essential to continue to pay your employees at least 80% of their wages and the cap of ÂŁ2,500 per month remains in place. You will continue to contribute to your employees … Read More

What steps do I need to take to prepare for the VAT deferral?

The VAT deferral scheme ended on 30th June this year. In September the chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that businesses who opted to defer their VAT between March 2020 and June 2020 will now be able to pay the amount in instalments over a longer period of time. Originally businesses who took advantage of the VAT deferral scheme were due to … Read More

Why has Making Tax Digital (MTD) been introduced and what are the benefits?

HMRC are aiming to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrators in the world. They have made significant changes to the way our tax system works to make it more efficient, effective and less complex in order to achieve this. The HMRC carried out live pilot testing in order to prepare for MTD. They invited some businesses to … Read More

MTD Upgrade to v25 of Sage 50

Thinking about a Sage 50 version 25 MTD Upgrade? We’ve had a number of phone calls from clients wanting to upgrade to Sage 50 version 25 in order to be compatible with the upcoming MTD requirements. The good news is that if you’re already a Sage user, the price you pay should be lower than the RRPs you may already … Read More

Common FAQ’s about Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital – What does it mean for your business? If you are VAT registered then you will need to start to keep a digital record  (i.e. use software to record all your VAT invoices and receipts). If you are not VAT registered then digital record keeping is optional. If you are VAT registered and do not currently use … Read More

Making Tax Digital – More Information

Making Tax Digital Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their accounts. HMRC’s plan is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world. MTD is making fundamental changes to the way the tax … Read More

NEW advisory fuel rates from December

New advisory fuel rates from December HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from December 1. There are no changes to the rates for petrol cars, but the rate for diesel cars, with an engine above 2,000cc, increases by 1p per mile (ppm), from 13-14ppm. All other diesel rates remain unchanged. There is also … Read More

HMRC send out making tax digital letters

Have you received a letter from HMRC about Making Tax Digital? If so, you’re not alone. About 200,000 HMRC Making Tax Digital letters have been issued to businesses to let them know about the new service and how VAT record keeping and the way that VAT returns are submitted will change from April 2019. HMRC has sent the first 20,000 … Read More