Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

Starting a business: the complete checklist  

February 13, 2024 Comments Off on Starting a business: the complete checklist   By Joshua Leigh & Co

The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs.  

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Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages

February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages By Joshua Leigh & Co

Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.

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Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered

February 7, 2024 Comments Off on Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered By Joshua Leigh & Co

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.

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Investing in skills – Why SMEs should embrace apprenticeships 

February 6, 2024 Comments Off on Investing in skills – Why SMEs should embrace apprenticeships  By Joshua Leigh & Co

Alternative routes to employment are in the National Apprenticeship Week spotlight this week. Do you think apprenticeships are right for your business? 

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Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare

February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year.

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Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code?

January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The 500T tax code in the UK is a temporary, non-cumulative code used by HMRC when they lack information.

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Management accounts – Why SMEs should embrace regular reporting

January 30, 2024 Comments Off on Management accounts – Why SMEs should embrace regular reporting By Joshua Leigh & Co

Consistent financial reporting needs to be a core part of your financial strategy to ensure sustainable business growth.

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New payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) system: A guide for SMEs 

January 25, 2024 Comments Off on New payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) system: A guide for SMEs  By Joshua Leigh & Co

From April 2026, small and medium-sized businesses will be required to report and pay taxes on employee benefits like company cars and accommodation directly through their payroll software.

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Warning to all taxpayers – Pay your taxes on time amidst rising interest rates 

January 24, 2024 Comments Off on Warning to all taxpayers – Pay your taxes on time amidst rising interest rates  By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the deadline for paying any tax approaches, it is crucial you make your payments accurately and on time before it is too late.

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Debt management strategies for SME business owners

January 23, 2024 Comments Off on Debt management strategies for SME business owners By Joshua Leigh & Co

Although it can have negative connotations, debt is inevitable for most businesses.

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