Making HMRC pay for poor service
Dealing with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can often be challenging. Long wait times when calling for assistance, incorrect refund…
Landmark Moment for the IPO: First Patent Filed on New Digital Service
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is celebrating a milestone as the first patent application has been filed through its new…
How to avoid fraudulent websites and shop safely online
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have refreshed their guidance on shopping and paying safely online. Whether for our business…
Lessons for businesses from a cyber attack on the London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney (LBoH) has been reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) following a cyber attack made…
Inflation stable staying at 2%
The Office of National Statistics has released the latest inflation figures for June, and the good news is that the…
Highlights from the King’s speech: What impact may they have on your business?
Last week, King Charles delivered the King’s Speech, a traditional event at the State Opening of Parliament. This speech outlines…
Growth Guarantee Scheme now open for applications
The successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, the Growth Guarantee Scheme, has now been launched by British Business Bank. The…
Embracing nostalgia: Why you should consider selling retro items and services
In a fast-paced world dominated by the latest technologies and trends, there’s a growing counter-movement that celebrates the past: the…
The new government’s six first steps for change: Implications for your business
The new government has rolled out an ambitious plan to drive significant changes across the UK, and as your business…
New VAT registration tool released by HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs have released a new tool designed to help businesses find out what VAT registration would mean…
Highlights from the Chancellor’s speech: What are the implications for tax and compliance?
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first speech as Chancellor last week outlining her plans for…
Cities and town centres declining: Challenges and opportunities for businesses – Accountants in Wimbledon
Glasgow, one of the premier shopping destinations in Scotland, is facing significant challenges that threaten its vibrancy and economic vitality.…
Funding competition for cluster management project in Mid and North Wales – Accountants in Wimbledon
A new funding competition is open to all UK businesses, offering up to £150,000 for projects aimed at developing and…
Important update for veterinary surgeons: Transition to new Special Import Certificate (SIC) digital service- Accountants in Wimbledon
New Digital Service for Special Import Certificates Effective 15 July 2024 Starting 15 July 2024, all Special Import Certificate (SIC)…
New business? Have you thought about your health and safety policy? – Accountants in Wimbledon
Running a business involves numerous responsibilities, and ensuring the safety of your employees should be a top priority. Here's why…
Managing workforce holiday: A guide for business owners- Accountants in Wimbledon
This summer is packed with major sporting events – The Euros, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France are in full…
Economy growth higher than estimated – Accountants in Wimbledon
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March.…
Election results in: What will be the effect on your tax bill?
What the Labour Party's Election Win Means for Your Taxes With the Labour Party securing a mandate to form a…
SPV – PROPERTY COMPANY – PROCESSING DATA AND STATUTORY REPORTING – ACCOUNTANTS IN WIMBLEDON
Processing data for a property company involves the following (list not exhaustive): If a property agent is used: Obtaining agency…
Could employee ownership be the answer for your business?
The Welsh Government were excited to announce a significant milestone in its own mission to increase the number of employee-owned…
Voluntary Code of Conduct for Directors: will it make a difference?
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has released a consultation document outlining a proposed code of conduct for directors. This new…
Base rate plateau a concern for small businesses-Accountants in Wimbledon
In light of the Bank of England's decision to keep the base rate at 5.25%, the Federation of Small Businesses…
Are you ready for a cyber attack? – Accountants in Wimbledon
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers an innovative online tool called ‘Exercise in a Box’ that allows businesses to…
Reminder: P11D form submission deadline rapidly approaching
The deadline of July 6 for reporting expenses and benefits to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is fast approaching. It's…
Welcome to the July edition of Tax E-News.
GENERAL ELECTION 2024 – WHAT ARE MAIN PARTIES SAYING ABOUT TAX? Both the Conservative and Labour parties have pledged not…
Guide to the General Election 2024: Tax implications for your business- Accountants in Wimbledon
As a business owner, you’ll likely be wondering how the upcoming general election on 4 July 2024 is likely to…
Inflation falls to 2% – Accountants in Wimbledon
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for May 2024 was 2%.…
New rules on distributing tips: Understanding the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Accountants in Wimbledon
On 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into effect, introducing major changes to how…
Don’t be caught by false claims on business rates appeal deadlines – Accountant in Wimbledon
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning about false claims regarding the deadline for appealing the 2023 list…
Mackerel fishing deal struck with Norway and the Faroe Islands – Accountant in Wimbledon
Last week, the UK reached an agreement with Norway and the Faroe Islands aimed at reducing the fishing pressure on…
Don’t lose out on Child Benefit available to children in further education – Accountant in Wimbledon
Parents of children aged 16 to 19 who continue their education or training after GCSEs can extend their Child Benefit…
Openreach fined £1.34 million after death of an engineer – Accountant in Wimbledon
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined Openreach £1.34 million following an investigation into the death of an engineer.…
Meta pauses plans to train AI with user data
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, initially planned to utilize user data from these platforms to train generative…
Streamline Your Bookkeeping: A Guide for Interior Designers on Handling VAT
As an interior designer, you thrive in a world of creativity and aesthetics. However, managing the financial aspects of your…
Cutting edge technology coming to fishing industry
The UK government has announced a new initiative to enhance the sustainability of fish stocks through the implementation of Remote…
Choosing passwords: the three random words method
With our personal and work lives now requiring us to have so many passwords, it is difficult to keep coming…
More indicators of a cut in interest rates to come
The Bank of Canada announced a cut of a quarter of a percentage point to its key interest rate last…
Advice for charities to concentrate on their positive work
The Charity Commission has recently concluded its regulatory compliance case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and has drawn out some…
How a general election can affect your business
The news is currently full of reports on the general election, so much so that you may be inclined to…
Exploring finance options for small businesses: A guide to fuelling growth
Shawbrook Bank recently conducted research indicating that half of small business owners have had to raid their savings to fund…
Latest labour market trends: what they mean for your business
The latest labour market report from the Office for National Statistics highlights several important trends that might affect your business.…
Invest in Women Hub launched
If you are a female entrepreneur in the UK, you can now access a new resource designed to help you…
Extended Fisheries & Seafood Scheme now closed
We reported last week that the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) had been reopened after a further £2 million of…
Buying a second home: what should you think about?
As accountants, we are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home. Sometimes, the allure…
Apple Intelligence
At WWDC 2024 last week, Apple unveiled its much-anticipated first step into artificial intelligence. Apple’s strategy is to use AI…
Microsoft recalls “Recall,” its new screenshot feature
Sticking with an AI theme, Microsoft has recently announced updates to Windows that will include Copilot+, its AI solution. One…
Accountants in Wimbledon: Fisheries & Seafood Scheme reopens for applications
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has reopened its doors for grant applications, with an added £2 million injection to…
Reforms to leasehold properties becomes law – Accountant in Wimbledon
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has officially passed into law, bringing significant implications for both freehold property owners and…
New guidance issued on machine learning principles – Accountant in Wimbledon
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released guidance aimed at assisting developers, engineers, decision-makers, and risk owners in the…
£750,000 fine for data breach … it could have been £5.6 million! – Accountants in WImbledon
A spreadsheet released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in response to a freedom of information request inadvertently…
Report on Companies House progress released – Accountants in WImbledon
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced significant reforms to Companies House procedures and powers, with the first…
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law – Accountants in WImbledon
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has officially received Royal Assent and is now law in the UK. This…
Business Insights – Accountants in WImbledon
The Office for National Statistics conducts a Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) every two weeks. The latest survey, based…
Choosing the best way to finance business asset purchases: Lease, Contract Hire or Hire Purchase? – Accountants in WImbledon
Imagine your business is flourishing, and it's time to invest in new equipment or a company vehicle. With numerous financing…
Welcome to the June edition of Tax E-News
Welcome to the June edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…
Accountants in Wimbledon- Updated guidance for pregnancy and maternity protections
Updated guidance has been issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to help employers. The guidance provides advice on…
Accountants in Wimbledon – Training bursaries available for crafters
Are you wanting to start your journey into craft, or do you want to turn your hobby into a career?…
New £1m Manchester prize aims to promote AI innovation
Get in touch with our Wimbledon accountants to see how this exciting development might benefit your business. Ten UK teams…
Accountants in Wimbledon – Automated Vehicles Act brings self-driving vehicles closer to reality
Self-driving vehicles are set to be on British roads by 2026 following the enactment of the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act.…
Accountants in Wimbledon – Support with employee health and disability
A new service has been launched to help employers and managers with employee health and disability. Get in touch with…
Accountants in Wimbledon – Apple and Microsoft announce new product updates
Both Apple and Microsoft have announced updates to their product lines in recent weeks. Apple unveiled updates to their iPad…
Accountants in Wimbledon – Employee caught stealing customer data
A former management trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, Shairaz Saleem, has been fined after illegally obtaining customer data over…
Accountants in Wimbledon- New planning rules reduce red tape for farmers
New planning laws that have come into force simplify the conversion of unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops,…
Accountants in Wimbledon- Inflation rate falls in April
Official figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to…
Admitting a new partner into the partnership: What should you consider first?
For businesses that run as a partnership, there often comes a time where you need to consider admitting a new…
EOACC ACCOUNTANTS IN DERBY
The EOACC team in Derby are on a mission. Our accountants are passionate about helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, contractors, freelancers,…
Understanding economic changes: How recent events affect businesses
Data releases in recent weeks from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) coupled with Bank of England decisions might make…
Are you an early bird?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have released figures showing that 295,250 Self Assessment tax returns were filed in the first…
Government promise to cut National Insurance confirmed
While commenting on the GDP growth and what it indicates about the economy, the Prime Minister again drew attention to…
Ransom payments: New guidance on ransomware demands
The National Cyber Security Centre has joined forces with three major UK insurance associations to release new guidance designed to…
Less than a month left for exporters to move to Customs Declaration Service
Submitting export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) becomes mandatory for all businesses on 4 June. CDS will replace…
UK benefits from tech investments of over £2 billion in one week
HM Treasury have published a press release pointing out that over £2 billion has been invested by leading tech firms…
Farming and food sector receives new support measures
Measures to support farmers and help the UK’s farming and food sector grow were announced last week by the government.…
Recycling collections being revamped to make them simpler
Recycling can be confusing, leaving people and businesses wondering what items can be recycled on bin day. So, a new…
Shott Scale Up Accelerator: Leadership programme opportunities available
Making the leap from a technical expert to a business leader can be challenging. The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is…
Bounce Back Loan Scheme fraud investigations continue
Rian O’Keeffe is the latest fraudster brought to justice as part of the ongoing investigations into abuse of the Bounce…
The National Academy for Mathematical Sciences Competition: An opportunity for you?
Are you ready to be at the forefront of shaping the future of mathematical sciences in the UK? An exciting…
Introducing WorkWell: A £64 million initiative to support workplace health and well-being
The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to…
British AI company secures $1 billion funding for self-driving vehicles
The artificial intelligence (AI) company, Wayve, has secured a $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving…
Official figures show that the UK no longer in recession
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on 10 May 2024 show that the UK has officially exited recession.…
How can you save on capital gains tax?
Over the last two years, the tax-free allowance for capital gains tax has been cut by over three-quarters. For the…
Lessons to be learned from a data breach
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) recently reported on a reprimand they issued to a housing association after personal information became…
How might the changes to company size thresholds affect your business?
From October 2024, company size thresholds are to increase by 50%. For each company, these new thresholds will begin to…
Is your use of AI compliant with health and safety?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an article outlining its approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces.…
Views sought from female entrepreneurs
Small Business Britain, Square and Clearpay have commissioned a joint survey to understand the opportunities and challenges for female entrepreneurs…
How to defend your business from email compromise
Email phishing attacks that target senior leaders and finance personnel in the business are on the increase. The National Cyber…
New digital service to check your State Pension forecast launched
A new digital service has been launched that makes it easier to check if you have any gaps in your…
5 essential steps to successfully establish and grow your new business
If you are embarking on the exciting journey of starting your own business, then we wish you many congratulations! As…
Tax E-News for the month of May
Welcome to our latest monthly tax newswire. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and find it useful. Contact us…
Switch to digital landlines
Since it was decided in 2017, landlines across the UK are being updated by telecom companies to new digital technology…
Financing your business – what should you know?
Growing a business often requires capital. If you don’t have that capital personally or already in the business, then one…
Hybrid working – what counts as a business journey for tax purposes?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated their guidance on what qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax…
Increasing your profit – why it’s not the same as growing sales
The so-called Micawber principle, as stated by Wilkins Micawber in Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield, says: “Annual income twenty pounds,…
Avoiding Business Pitfalls: 7 things you should NOT do as a business owner
Recent surveys of UK business owners show us to be under pressure. This is no surprise. As a business owner,…
Mastering Rental Income Taxation A Deep Dive with Taxdash
Are you a landlord looking to gain clarity on how your rental income impacts your tax obligations? Perhaps you're a…
Mastering Self-Employed Side Hustle Taxes with Taxdash Your Step-by-Step Guide
Are you one of the many individuals juggling a side hustle alongside your main job? Whether you're selling goods online,…
Understanding how my UK salary is taxed with the help of Taxdash
Demystifying Your Tax Calculation with TaxDash: A Guide to Understanding Your Personal Finances Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by…
Beyond Calculations Understand Your UK Self-Employed Taxes with Taxdash
Unlocking Tax Clarity: Introducing Taxdash - Your Advanced Income Calculator for Sole traders In today's complex financial landscape, understanding your…
£100k Gross Income in small salary vs Salary only – Tax tips for Directors
Are you a director of a small company navigating the complexities of tax calculations? Do you find yourself balancing between…
Labour party publishes plan to close the tax gap
The Labour party has published their plan to close the tax gap – the gap between tax owed and tax…