by Lisa Dickson | Oct 10, 2015 | Bookkeeping 101, HMRC and tax, Payroll
Running a payroll This guide looks at some of the common payroll problems and choosing payroll software. Running payroll is one of the less glamorous aspects of being an employer. However, it is often the mundane tasks that are the most crucial. Failing to pay your...
by Lisa Dickson | Oct 2, 2015 | Bookkeeping 101, HMRC and tax
As the financial controller or business owner, it’s likely to be your task to deal with the VAT inspector when he comes to call. So what records can he ask to see and how much power does he really have? Why are you being inspected? VAT officers can visit your...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 28, 2015 | HMRC and tax, Personal Taxes
A guide to the new accounting standards that WILL affect your business. Accountants aren’t known for being in the business of change. While the external environment around them and the numbers coming in may change, an accountant brings stability and reliability to a...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 18, 2015 | Bookkeeping 101, HMRC and tax, Payroll
Medical insurance paid by the employer, is considered to be a taxable benefit in kind by HMRC. It is a benefit (like cars and gym memberships) that the company paid on the employees behalf and is part of their employment or remuneration package. This has to be...
by Lisa Dickson | Apr 9, 2015 | HMRC and tax
If you are looking for investment and wish to know more about EIS, then this article may be for you. It does go into more detail than our typical articles because the conditions are so extensive. So grab a coffee and take notes – if you are considering EIS or...
by Lisa Dickson | Apr 9, 2015 | HMRC and tax, Uncategorized
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) The SEIS legislation is closely modelled on that for the EIS, but it is intended to help small, new start-up companies (rather than the more established companies typical of the EIS) by offering a higher rate of relief. Its...
