Author: Samantha Nicholson

Self assessment (Tax Return) Deadline filing deadline is fast approaching

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Deadline for submitting your 2017/18 self assessment return (£100 automatic penalty if your return is late) and the balance of your 2017/18 liability together with the first payment on account for 2018/19 are also due. This deadline is relevant to individuals who need to complete a self assessment tax return and make direct payments to Read more about Self assessment (Tax Return) Deadline filing deadline is fast approaching[…]

New VAT rules for some vouchers

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Who is this for? Business that issue vouchers to customers which they can exchange for goods or services and are VAT registered. When does it start? 1 January 2019 What’s happening? From 1 January 2019 vouchers will fall into tow categories: Single purpose Multi-purpose VAT will be triggered depending on what the voucher entitles your customer to: Single Read more about New VAT rules for some vouchers[…]

Changes to the law on payslips

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From 6 April 2019 your business will have to give every worker on its payroll (not just employees) an itemised pay statement (i.e. payslip) and some new information must be provided. This is because the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2018 comes into force. So Whats happening? It will extend Read more about Changes to the law on payslips[…]

Welsh rates of Income Tax (WRIT)

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In November 2018 HMRC wrote to over two million customers, with their main residence in wales, telling them about WRIT. All people living in wales subject to Income Tax, including individuals who earn below the Income Tax threshold, should have received a letter. Employees or people who receive a pension will be given new tax Read more about Welsh rates of Income Tax (WRIT)[…]

Winner in IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards 2018

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We are delighted to announce that our Director Sam, was the Winner of the IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards 2018 for Accountant of the year. This national award recognises either an accountant or firm of accountants that has made an invaluable contribution to their clients, by going above and beyond to help Read more about Winner in IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards 2018[…]

Workplace pension responsibilities are from day one of talking on your employee

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Taking on your first member of staff is a big moment for any employer If you have recently become an employer for the first time, you will have workplace pension responsibilities from the moment your new employee starts working for you. You should use the The Pensions Regulator simple online tool to understand what you need to Read more about Workplace pension responsibilities are from day one of talking on your employee[…]

Increase in Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds

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The thresholds of Plan 1 and Plan 2 student loans will be increasing from April 2019. The current thresholds (for 2018-19) are: Plan 1 – £18,330 Plan 2 – £25,000 The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that from 6 April 2019 the thresholds will increase to: Plan 1 – £18,935 Plan 2 – £25,725 Read more about Increase in Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds[…]