Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

Starting a new business? What you need to know

June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Starting a new business? What you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’re preparing to start your new venture, there are steps you need to take to make your launch as smooth as possible and comply with commercial law.  

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Getting ready for your financial audit

June 6, 2024 Comments Off on Getting ready for your financial audit By Joshua Leigh & Co

Facing your first financial audit can be intimidating, yet it is an essential task for many businesses.

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AI in tax investigations – What does it mean for you?

June 5, 2024 Comments Off on AI in tax investigations – What does it mean for you? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly a major trend in accountancy and tax, with many firms, business clients and Government agencies recognising its benefits and adopting it.

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Managing staff costs: Statutory payments and compliance

June 4, 2024 Comments Off on Managing staff costs: Statutory payments and compliance By Joshua Leigh & Co

Staff costs represent a substantial portion of your expenditure as a business owner, so it’s important that you understand what payments you have to make and how to plan for them.

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What should you avoid when transitioning to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment?

May 30, 2024 Comments Off on What should you avoid when transitioning to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment? By Joshua Leigh & Co

From April 2026, the Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative will move to target self-employed individuals and landlords.

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Are you optimising profit extraction from your business?

May 29, 2024 Comments Off on Are you optimising profit extraction from your business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’re a business owner of a limited company, it’s important that you know how to make the most of your after-tax profit to support your personal financial health – known as profit extraction.

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Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity?

May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity? By Joshua Leigh & Co

A director’s loan is a form of profit extraction from your company, often used alongside salaries, dividends and expenses.  

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Ten top tips for boosting your budget

May 24, 2024 Comments Off on Ten top tips for boosting your budget By Joshua Leigh & Co

Effectively managing your budget is crucial for business success, especially in challenging economic times.

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Is incorporation still the way to go for solid financial planning?

May 22, 2024 Comments Off on Is incorporation still the way to go for solid financial planning? By Joshua Leigh & Co

From a tax planning perspective, incorporation of a business into a limited company has long been considered the gold standard in business development and growth – but is this still the right move?

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Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records

May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records By Joshua Leigh & Co

When your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system!

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