Goods to and from abroad HMRC has produced some short videos about sending goods overseas and receiving goods from overseas. This is only a quick summary so, if you need to discuss these further, feel free to contact us. Sending goods ... [Continue Reading]
Goodbye 2020
Goodbye 2020 A great big thanks to all of the great staff here who have continued to provide a brilliant service to our clients, despite coronavirus. It has been a different (and difficult) year for virtually every ... [Continue Reading]
Covid 19 – some guidance
Can a member of staff work while self-isolating? Provided the employee is well enough to work from home, you can ask them to do so. You cannot ask a member of staff who is following the guidance and self-isolating, to come into work. It is an ... [Continue Reading]
Receipt Bank
Receipt Bank is a facility we provide to our clients - to help them improve profitability. A quick way to improve small business profitability. Ask yourself these questions - then read on, or contact us. Improve accuracy, reduce time and make ... [Continue Reading]
VAT Rate Reduction
VAT on sales is being reduced for hospitality, hotel and accommodation and attractions businesses. The reduction is substantial – down to 5%. It is effective from Wednesday – 15 July – and will last until 12 January 2021. Both these dates are in the ... [Continue Reading]
Eat Out to Help Out
Eat Out to Help Out starts in August. A 50% discount to your customers should help. To qualify for government support for the scheme, your business needs to be registered. Registration starts on Monday, 13 July. If you want to be able to offer the ... [Continue Reading]
Brexit – Don’t forget it!
Brexit has taken a bit of a back seat but changes which will affect thousands of businesses will apply from 1 January 2021. Businesses trading online or by mail order will be the primary ones affected, and the changes will be significant. The ... [Continue Reading]
VAT and Covid-19 info
Information and clarification is thin. The expected clarification announcement by the Chancellor did not take place. However, there are a few droplets of information being released. VAT Deferral Scheme HMRC are saying that no one needs to pay VAT ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus – recent info
This week has seen a lot of announcements from the government but there is often a lack of clarity. Precise and definite information is taking time to come out. We can understand this because of the number of changes and initiatives being announced. ... [Continue Reading]
Voluntary work for a charity
Charities need help and support A sole trader or a partner may do some voluntary work for a charity and may even provide materials. You may have done so, or know someone who has. If it is voluntary work, it doesn’t always mean that the cost of ... [Continue Reading]
