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Over half of Brits plan to shop with small and local businesses after pandemic, study reveals
Jun 17, 2021
Around half of Brits plan to spend their money with small and local businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed. The research, published by British futurist Andrew Grill in collaboration with Vistaprint, suggests that the ...
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What are the benefits of running a side business?
Jun 15, 2021
With the effects of the coronavirus pandemic leaving many people short on funding, some have turned to side businesses to provide them with extra funds to make up for their financial losses. Starting a side business while working full or even ...
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OTS to consider “benefits and implications” of moving tax year end date
Jun 10, 2021
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) will explore whether there is a case for moving the UK’s tax year end date. Announcing the review, the office, which provides independent advice to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), suggests that aligning the tax ...
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Workplace childcare vouchers – get the best out this scheme during COVID-19
Jun 07, 2021
As many employees began working from home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they used less paid childcare, as many before school clubs and nurseries were closed. Therefore, employees who use the childcare voucher scheme will most likely have unspent ...
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New figures highlight success of coronavirus support schemes
Jun 04, 2021
Some 2.8 million people took advantage of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) in the last year, the latest figures have revealed. The research, published by HM Treasury, provides an update on the success of the coronavirus support schemes and reflects ...
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Register for Making Tax Digital for VAT or risk penalties, HMRC warns
May 28, 2021
Businesses who are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT but not registered could face fines of up to £400, it has been warned. It comes after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) wrote to 100,000 non-compliant businesses reminding them ...
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Cash basis versus accruals basis
May 25, 2021
If you manage a business and record its expenses and revenue, you need to find a recording system that suits you. While cash basis accounting has its benefits, accrual accounting can be a more powerful tool for operating your business. ...
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Time is running out to join the VAT Deferral Scheme
May 21, 2021
Companies now have less than one month left to join the VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme. The deadline to join the scheme on 21 June has prompted HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to issue a fresh warning to businesses that haven’t ...
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Is your business ready for the changes to furlough?
May 21, 2021
Following the Government’s decision to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) earlier this year, businesses now have the opportunity to rely on this support until the end of September. Introduced more than a year ago, the furlough scheme (as it ...
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Insolvency Service to be given new powers to tackle directors who misused COVID loan schemes
May 21, 2021
Directors of dissolved companies who have benefited from the Government-backed Coronavirus loan schemes, who now do not intend to repay them, could find themselves facing tough sanctions. The Government has announced that the Insolvency Service will be given new powers to ...
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