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Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing

Could that help or hinder your business?

As part of a series of announcements made in recent weeks by the Chancellor, the government is making a push for greater use of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing).

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will soon launch a consultation on encouraging the wider use of e-invoicing, with the goal of simplifying business transactions and reducing administrative burdens but perhaps especially, reducing errors in tax returns so that HMRC can ‘close the tax gap’.

While there are clearly advantages for HMRC in businesses using e-invoices, it’s also fair to say that they can benefit businesses too.

Benefits of e-invoicing for businesses:

  • Improved cash flow: E-invoicing accelerates payment times by automating the invoice approval process, making it easier for businesses to receive payments quickly.
  • Reduced errors: Automated processes can help minimise the risks of manual entry errors in invoices, which can lead to payment delays or disputes.
  • Increased productivity: With fewer administrative tasks, businesses can save time and focus on other essential areas, such as growth and customer service.
  • Tax compliance: E-invoicing can help businesses keep accurate tax records, making it easier to complete tax returns and avoid discrepancies that may lead to penalties.

How could you take advantage of e-invoicing?

While the consultation is yet to launch, there’s no reason you couldn’t give some thought to moving over to an e-invoicing system now.

To do this, you could explore the options available. Many software providers offer affordable solutions tailored to SMEs that work with your existing accounting software. You may find that the software you already use can do e-invoicing for you.

If you need any help with e-invoicing or setting up your accounting software, please just give us a call and we would be happy to help you out.

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