Category Archive SMEs

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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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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Starting a seasonal business? Here is what you need to know

May 16, 2024 Comments Off on Starting a seasonal business? Here is what you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

Are you considering launching a seasonal business? If so, you are beginning an exciting journey that comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities.

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How SMEs can benefit from £6.4 million AI training fund

May 9, 2024 Comments Off on How SMEs can benefit from £6.4 million AI training fund By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently introduced a vital initiative targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services sector.

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Concerned about Capital Gains Tax changes? Here’s what you need to know.

May 8, 2024 Comments Off on Concerned about Capital Gains Tax changes? Here’s what you need to know. By Joshua Leigh & Co

The start of the 2024/25 financial year saw the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Annual Exempt Amount fall to a historic low of £3,000, down from £6,000 the previous year.

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Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity

May 7, 2024 Comments Off on Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to businesses over fraudulent attempts to access VAT repayments via postal form VAT484.

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Is it time to scale up your start-up?

May 2, 2024 Comments Off on Is it time to scale up your start-up? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Scaling your start-up is a crucial decision for business owners, as it can directly impact the business’s long-term success.

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The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution!

April 30, 2024 Comments Off on The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution! By Joshua Leigh & Co

If your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – at least once every three months.

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How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts

April 25, 2024 Comments Off on How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts By Joshua Leigh & Co

Management Accounts consist of regularly updated reports for both internal managers and external stakeholders or investors.

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Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing

April 23, 2024 Comments Off on Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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