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How to Communicate with HMRC
Tips for effective communication ...

    

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Managing Stress in the Workplace
Tips for employers ...

    

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GOV.UK One Login: A New Way To Login To Government Services
It's a bit of a gamechanger ...

    

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High Income Earners Must Re-Register for Child Benefit
Have you passed the threshold?

    

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And So The New Tax Year Begins
Changes, challenges, and possibilities ...

    

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HMRC Stops Paper Notifications for Tax Repayments
Part of its effort to modernise ...

    

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Why Does The Tax Year Start On The 6th Of April?
A logical question with an interesting answer ...

    

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HMRC Spends Huge Sums On Working From Home Equipment
This is a shocking amount ...

    

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Reminder of Flexible Working Changes Coming in April
What employers and employees need to know ...

    

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All About Employer Pension Contributions
Understanding the ins and outs ...

    

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Significant Changes to High Income Child Benefit Charge
How it will affect your family ...

    

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Changes to Statutory Paternity Leave In 2024
What you need to know ...

    

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National Minimum Wage Set to Increase in April
What you need to know ...

    

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Are Walkers Sensations Poppadoms Subject To VAT?
It's the Jaffa Cake saga all over again ...

    

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Get Our Spring Budget 2024 Summary
What did the Chancellor announce?

    

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What I'd Like To See In The Spring Budget 2024
How much headroom does the Chancellor have?

    

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Red Sea Attacks Causing Delays and Cost Increases for UK Businesses
Urgent efforts are needed to find a peaceful resolution ...

    

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Reinforcing the Prevention of Fraud In The UK
Protecting both the economy and individuals ...

    

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Disclosure of Capital Gains Tax Liability on Share Sales
Required by HMRC ...

    

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British ISA: A Solution For Boosting The Country's Economy?
I believe it could happen soon ...

    

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Referral Program Discounts Are Subject To VAT
Failure to charge VAT can lead to penalties ...

    

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HMRC to Fine Over 1 Million for Missing Self-Assessment Deadline
Resulting in potential penalties of £110 million ...

    

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Changes To Accounts Preparation And Filing Requirements
Strengthening transparency and tackling economic crime ...

    

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National Apprenticeship Week 2024
Unlocking skills for life ...

    

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The Mass Return To Office Work in 2024
A look into the future ...

    

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Millions Expected To Miss Self-Assessment Tax Deadline
Is HMRC becoming a drag on the economy?

    

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The Impact of Leap Years on Employment
What employers need to know ...

    

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Inflation Surge Is A Concern For The Economy
Up to 4% since November 2023 ...

    

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Side Hustles Face Tighter Tax Regulations
Time to declare your additional income ...

    

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Despite The Economic Storm Clouds, Will the UK Have a Good 2024?
A need for determination and strategic investment ...

    

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How Is National Insurance Changing?
Calculating how much you'll pay ...

    

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Changes to Human Resources in 2024
Review your policies to ensure compliance ...

    

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HMRC's Latest Tax Debt Strategy
What business owners need to know ...

    

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HMRC's Decision To Close Tax Return Helpline Is Unbelievable
Their customer service is already questionable ...

    

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Small Business Owners Feel They Have Nobody To Confide In
The Business Godparent is always here to help ...

    

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Many Thousands More To File Tax Returns for the First Time
Due to frozen thresholds and rising incomes ...

    

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Less than 1% Of Taxpayers Pay 24% Of All Income Tax And CGT
There are concerns the truly wealthy may leave ...

    

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Essendon Christmas 2023 Opening Hours
We'll be taking a well-deserved break ...

    

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A UK Strategy for Economic Growth
Unlocking the country's investment potential ...

    

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Changes in Criteria for Self-Assessment
What you need to know ...

    

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The Biggest Ever Increase To The National Living Wage
Has just been announced ...

    

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How to Plan an Inclusive Work-Related Social Event
Celebrating your employees ...

    

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Navigating the National Insurance Changes
from the Autumn Statement ...

    

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Get Our Autumn Statement 2023 Summary
What did the chancellor announce?

    

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The Reporting Obligations Around Salary Advances
Navigating the complexities ...

    

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New Businesses Wasting Two Weeks A Year On Admin!
And billions of their own money too ...

    

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Get Ready for the Autumn Statement 2023
What could the Chancellor announce?

    

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How Labour Shortages Are Holding Back UK Businesses
It's threatening economic growth too ...

    

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The Smart Way To Implement An Office Dress Code
Balancing professionalism and personal expression ...

    

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Are Your Sales And Marketing Processes Costing You Business?
A guest post by Julie Futcher ...

    

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Navigating the EU Carbon Border Tax
UK businesses at risk ...

    

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A Closer Look at the UK's Surging Tax Payments
The Unseen Tax Raid Impacting UK Households ...

    

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The Digital Shift: HMRC Phases Out Paper VAT1 Forms
Streamlining VAT registration in the UK ...

    

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A Guide to Understanding and Utilising Fit Notes
Top tips for employers and line managers ...

    

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King Charles III's Reign Ushers in a New Era of Currency
The UK's tribute to nature and the monarchy ...

    

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The Rising Inheritance Tax Burden in the UK
Rishi Sunak's plan for reform ...

    

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A Significant Boost to the National Living Wage in 2024
Rising to two-thirds of average earnings ...

    

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How Interest Rate Hikes Might Impact the UK Housing Market
It's the butterfly effect ...

    

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The Impending Tax on Inherited Pensions
What you need to know ...

    

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CGT: The Exodus Of Landlords And The Shrinking Exemption
Cuts and the changing landscape of UK taxation ...

    

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Safeguard Your Business With Right-To-Work Checks
Navigating the legalities of employment in the UK ...

    

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HMRC Increases Tax Investigations Across the UK
What this means for small businesses and freelancers ...

    

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Preparing Your Workplace for This Year's Viral Threats
Managing COVID-19 and other viruses ...

    

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Many British Employers Are Hiring Refugees
Ukraine and Hong Kong come out on top ...

    

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Navigating the Digital Pound: What You Need to Know
An accountants perspective ...

    

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The Hidden Costs of Call Connection Services
How simple Google searches result in huge bills ...

    

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HMRC: Problems with SME Research and Development claims
At least half are non-compliant ...

    

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HMRC's Increasing Collaboration with Informants
A step forward in combating tax evasion ...

    

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UK Economy: We May Need Higher Interest Rates
Is the Bank of England being overzealous?

    

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A Week Of Ups And Downs In The UK Economy
But there are signs of recovery in certain sectors ...

    

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Will Generative AI Give The UK A Productivity Boost?
We live in interesting times ...

    

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Can I Liquidate My Company With A Bounce Back Loan?
Yes, but you have to be careful ....

    

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HMRC Raises Interest Rates Again
Another hike ...

    

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Retirement Planning: What Are The Alternative To A Pension?
Do you even need one?

    

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Record Amounts of Capital Gains Tax
A bumper year for the Treasury ...

    

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The Tax Implications Of Buying A Second Home
It can generate a significant income ...

    

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Looking After Your Employee's Health Before They Get Ill
How can you support them?

    

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Company Credit Cards And Electric Vehicle Charging
Is there a taxable benefit? How about NIC?

    

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Letters To HMRC Left Unanswered For More Than A Year
I've had direct experience of this ...

    

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Employing Children And Young Workers
You can, but with a number of limitations ...

    

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HMRC's New Late Payment Interest Rate
The highest for 15 years ...

    

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Keeping On Top Of The National Minimum Wage
Will you be named and shamed?

    

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When Can You Rely On HMRC Guidance?
Mostly, unless they change it ...

    

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Does Raising Interest Rates Actually Bring Down Inflation?
It's a lot more complicated than that ...

    

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Tax Gap Steady, But Loss To Errors And Carelessness Rising
Not from Essendon clients though ...

    

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How To Apply For Additional Energy Bill Support
If you're eligible, remember to apply soon ...

    

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Businesses Urged To Unite As Fraud Cases Rise 25%
New statistics have revealed higher losses ...

    

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Government To Limit The Length Of Non-Compete Clauses
This will be well-received by many ...

    

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Mental Health: Are You Addicted To Tech?
Employers can take the lead ...

    

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HMRC Self-Assessment Helpline Closed!
For three months ...

    

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HMRC Rolls Out Self-Serve Time-To-Pay For VAT
There are rules though ...

    

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HMRC's Crackdown On Gifts To Social Media Influencers
Is VAT now always applicable?

    

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HMRC: Changes To Self-Assessment Criteria
Now under review ...

    

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Should I Pay To Top Up My State Pension?
You need 35 years of NICs ...

    

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Dividends: What Records Do You Need To Keep?
And how do you distribute them?

    

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HMRC Late Payment Interest Rate Reaches Seven Percent
Following recent BoE base rate increases ...

    

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Government Responds To Professional Bodies Concerns
Regarding HMRC service standards ...

    

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How To Close A Limited Company And Minimise Any Tax
Ensuring a smooth business wind-up ...

    

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PSAs: New Digital Tools For Employers
A new era for PAYE Settlement Agreements ...

    

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Cash Remains King As Businesses Gear Up For Growth
Keeping an eye on your cashflow ...

    

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Corporation Tax Rises By Six Percent to 25%
Only 30% of businesses should be affected ...

    

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Happy Birthday Value Added Tax!
So many glorious years of VAT ...

    

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Significant Changes To Business Rates Following Consultation
HMRC decides on additional obligations for ratepayers ...

    

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HR Implications Of The King’s Coronation
It's not that far away ...

    

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HMRC: Travel And Subsistence Expenses
All you need to know ...

    

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The Advantages And Disadvantages of A Private Limited Company
Seek professional advice to make an informed decision ...

    

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HMRC: Thousands Of Tax Payers Will Soon Be Moved To Digital Filing
No more paper based self-assessment ...

    

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Managing Mental Health And Wellbeing In The Workplace
April Is Stress Awareness Month ...

    

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Undeclared Swimming Pools in France uncovered by AI
Will HMRC get their own ideas?

    

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The Art Of Managing Employee Sickness Absence
How do you handle absences?

    

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HMRC Understaffing Crisis Impeding Economic Progress
Will they listen to us about staffing levels?

    

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Tax Exemption for Recommended Medical Treatment of Employees
Demonstrate your commitment to your employees ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax: Reducing The Annual Exemption Amount
Will you be affected?

    

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Deadline To Top Up National Insurance Contributions Extended
Do you have any gaps in your NI record?

    

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What Pension Reforms Did The Chancellor Announce?
They may improve productivity ...

    

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Get Our Budget 2023 Summary
What did the Chancellor announce?

    

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Do You Need To Update Your Tax Code?
What to do if it is incorrect ...

    

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HMRC: A Friendly Reminder About VAT Penalties
A firm yet fair new system ...

    

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VAT And Duty Implications Of The Windsor Framework
Fixing the failings of the NI Protocol ...

    

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Year-End: Are You Aware Of Your Reliefs And Allowances?
Getting your year-end tax planning right ...

    

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What Is An SME?
Hugely important ...

    

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11 Examples Of Startup Business Costs
To help move your business forward to success ...

    

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Make Time To Pay Arrangements Online And Avoid Calling HMRC
Do you meet the criteria?

    

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Treasury Sets Out Plans To Regulate Crypto
Better Legislation is needed ...

    

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The High-Income Child Benefit Charge
Do You Owe HMRC Money?

    

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Don't Forget To Claim Working From Home Tax Relief
Claims can be backdated if you forgot ...

    

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Net Zero: More To Be Done With Tax Policy
MP report has 129 recommendations ...

    

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HMRC Campaign Targets Income From Online Marketplaces
And digital content too ...

    

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HMRC Trials Intelligent Text Messaging With Taxpayers
Some may get stuck in a loop of doom ...

    

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Recession 2023: It Will Be Tough, But Transformational
How your business can weather the storm ...

    

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How Can Your Business Weather The Storm Of 2023?
The Business Godparent can be your lighthouse ...

    

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Energy Bills Discount Scheme: Details And Eligibility
Some prior claimants are no longer eligible ...

    

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Alcohol Duty Frozen For A Few More Months
Something to cheer you up this Blue Monday ...

    

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The Importance Of Customer Reviews
They are so powerful ...

    

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Companies House Warning On Scam Emails
Do be careful ...

    

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A New Year Message From The Business Godparent
Better times are around the corner ...

    

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New King Charles Bank Notes Revealed
Circulating in 2024 ...

    

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HMRC Announces Phased Implementation Of MTD For ITSA
Introduction to be delayed ...

    

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HMRC: Exclusions For 2021-22 Self Assessment Online Filing
I summarise the commonest exclusions ...

    

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Time To Pay: Pay Your January Tax Bill In Instalments
But do get it sorted soon ...

    

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Making Tax Digital For Income Tax Self-Assessment
Otherwise known as MTD for ITSA ...

    

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On The Bumpy Road To Economic Stability
Times are tough for investors ...

    

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Plan Your Staff Rewards For Christmas
Gratitue goes a long way ...

    

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The Rise Of Unretirement For Older Workers
Is this the next HR trend?

    

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Your Business And The National Grid's Planned Power Cuts
What if the blackouts actually happen?

    

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How Can Employers Avoid Losing Staff?
The basics of an employee retention strategy ...

    

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Get Our Autumn Budget 2022 Summary
What did the Chancellor announce?

    

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Significant Changes To R&D Tax Reliefs From April 2023
With a continued focus on tackling abuse ...

    

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Offering Electric Vehicles To Your Employees
Is it worth it now?

    

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HMRC Nudge Letters To Persons Of Significant Control
Do you have any undeclared tax?

    

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Rising Card Payment Costs And How To Mitigate Them
The card payment companies have an effective monopoly ...

    

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Prepare For Upcoming Changes To VAT Penalties
And interest charges too ...

    

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Can Rishinomics Repair The UK Economy?
We need some positive signals soon ...

    

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The New Chancellor Reverses Emergency Budget 2022
A week is a long time in politics ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Autumn 2022
Welcome to the 15th edition ...

    

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High Inflation Is Inevitable After The Pandemic
We live in interesting economic times ...

    

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Over 800,000 New Businesses Created In The UK This Year
And that's despite the economic stress ...

    

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NIC Reversal Leaves Little Time For Employers
And software developers too ...

    

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Weakened Pound: What Does It Mean For Your Business?
Although there is a silver lining ...

    

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IR35 To Be Scrapped From April 2023
Flawed from the start ...

    

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The Government's New UK Growth Plan
Chancellor announces radical shake up ...

    

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New Government Support For Business Energy Bills
All hands to the pumps ...

    

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HMRC: Variable Direct Debits For PAYE And NIC
Delayed, now starting in October ...

    

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We're Closed For Her Late Majesty's Funeral
Time to pay our respects ...

    

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Tax On Charging Company-Provided Electric Cars
Guidance is conflicting ...

    

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Liz Truss: Our New Prime Minister
Over 10 years in Cabinet ...

    

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Capital Gains Tax And Transfer Of Assets On Separation
Does it still apply? And how long for?

    

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UK To Cut Import Tariffs From Some Of World's Poorest Countries
Starting January 2023 ...

    

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Small And Medium Enterprises Are Vital To The Economy
They contribute a massive amount ...

    

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Reasons To Continue Marketing Through A Recession
A guest post by Terry at Bubble Creative ...

    

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HMRC Interest Rates For Late Payments To Be Revised
Following the BoE interest rate rise to 1.75% ...

    

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Managing Capability With Hybrid Workers
Being proactive with your team ...

    

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Recovery Loan Scheme Announces Five New Lenders
A boost for struggling businesses ...

    

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All About Registering A Trust In 2022
Essendon can help you with that ...

    

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Business Strategy And Team-Building Day
Time for some spy games ...

    

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VAT: Input Tax That Cannot Be Reclaimed
A complicated and confusing subject ...

    

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Victims Of Ransomware Face Problems With Tax Deductions
HMRC may not see payments as legitimare expenses ...

    

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Succession Planning For The Firm
And for you too ...

    

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Move To The Customs Declaration Service To Continue Importing
CHIEF will close for import declatations soon ...

    

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Lessons We Can All Learn From The Prime Minister's Resignation
You don't want to find yourself like Boris ...

    

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Looking After Your Staff During Spells Of Extreme Weather
Are there legal temperature thresholds?

    

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High Income Child Benefit Charge May Cost You Your State Pension
Have you opted-out of claiming?

    

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Devolved Tax: What Is The Difference Between The Nations?
Here are a few important examples ...

    

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National Insurance Changes From the 6th of July
Employees can now earn £12,570 a year ...

    

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HMRC: Business And Non-Business Activities For VAT Purposes
A new two-stage test ...

    

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How Can You Protect Your Business Against Fraud?
Love Business, Hate Fraud ...

    

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The Key Reforms To Companies House Legislation
Keep up to date with these changes ...

    

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HMRC: Upcoming Changes To VAT Penalties And Interest Charges
Rolling out from the start of 2023 ...

    

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HMRC: One In Five Tax Refunds Is Being Delayed
Because of furlough and fraud ...

    

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How To Use Less Fuel When Driving
Zen and the art of motoring efficiency ...

    

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Should We Be Worried About Monkeypox?
Next pandemic or a flash in the pan?

    

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Model Form Articles: Is It Time For A Review?
When one director is not enough ...

    

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Year-End Calculations And Return Of BiKs For 2021-22
Filling in your P11D and calculating NICs ...

    

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Chancellor Announces Cost Of Living Support Measures
Who will he help?

    

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Protect Your Business: Why It Pays To Prepare For An Economic Crisis
Key areas to think about ...

    

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How UK Businesses Can Offer Work To Ukrainian Refugees
The Government releases new guidance ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Spring 2022
Welcome To The 14th Edition ...

    

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Self-Assessment Tax Returns For Landlords
Do you need to file one?

    

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What The Interest Rates Rise Means For Your Mortgage Repayments
The Bank of England are trying to curb inflation ...

    

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Spring Statement Confirms Changes To R&D Tax Reliefs
This is a very positive move ...

    

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HMRC Highlights Financial Support
Some may be helpful ...

    

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UK Zero Rates Tariffs In Ukraine Trade Support Package
And new Russian products on the ban list ...

    

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Treasury Unveils Plans For An Online Sales Tax
The pandemic changed the way we shop ...

    

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HMRC Is Now Looking For Overclaimed SEISS Grants
Have you made an amendment?

    

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Would You Consider Getting A Chip Implant?
It just feels like you're being pinched ...

    

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Ensure You Claim Child Benefit
Or you could miss out ...

    

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Tax Loophole On Second Homes Closed
Business rates relief will be harder to claim ...

    

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Bad Debt And Rent Renewal
What can you do?

    

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Changes To VAT Penalty Regime Delayed Until 2023
HMRC is still committed to it though ...

    

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Self Assessment And Ukraine Crisis Fraud Prompts Warnings
The scammers are always out there ...

    

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Requirements For Keeping VAT Records Under Making Tax Digital
For all VAT-registered businesses from April 2022 ...

    

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Preparing For April: Changes To National Minimum Wage
And Living Wage and other payments ...

    

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The Chancellor's Spring Statement 2022
A short, but handy guide ...

    

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Ukraine Crisis: The Cyber Threat From Russia Is Real
How protected are your business networks?

    

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Chancellor Sets Out Low Tax, Higher Growth Economic Vision
Will it all be in the Spring Statement?

    

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Tax Relief For Charitable Donations
What reliefs can you claim?

    

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Companies House Reform White Paper Published
Tackling fraud and reducing crime ...

    

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Year-End Tax Planning for 2022
A few useful reliefs ...

    

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Final Claims For The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Back to normal from the 25th ...

    

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UK Government Sets Out Plans For Living With Covid
It's all about personal responsibility ...

    

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Repay Your Bounce Back Loan If You Shouldn’t Have Got One
Investigations are underway ...

    

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Making Tax Digital For VAT Expansion From April
The deadline is fast approaching ...

    

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Optimising Tax Relief For Capital Expenditure
Is your year end the 31st of March?

    

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P11D Payrolling Benefits For Employees
Easier than changing tax codes ...

    

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Changes To May 2022 Bank Holidays
Applies to the entire United Kingdom ...

    

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HMRC: Over Two Million Self-Assessment Tax Returns Still Unfiled
Have you filed yours yet?

    

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Shared Banking Hubs: Keeping Cash In Local Communities
A lifeline for the elderly and the vulnerable ...

    

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Your Carbon Footprint Is Hidden In Plain Sight
You'll be surprised at your emissions ...

    

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COVID-19 Related Grants Should Be Included On Tax Returns
Have you remembered to declare them?

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Winter 2022
Welcome To The 13th Edition ...

    

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All About The Prompt Payment Code
And why it matters ...

    

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No Tax Exemption For Flu Vaccine Reimbursements
Although a PAYE Settlement Agreement would work ...

    

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SSP Self-Certification Period Temporarily Extended To 28 Days
During the booster rollout ...

    

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HMRC Waives Late Filing And Late Payment Penalties
For self-assessment taxpayers by a month ...

    

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What If Your Employees Can't Work From Home?
Possible options for employers ...

    

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The Next Self-Assessment Tax Payment Is Looming
Managing your tax debts ...

    

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Why Blogging Is A Must For Any Small Business
And how to do it right ...

    

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HMRC: Be Aware Of Self-Assessment Scams!
Taxpayers take note ...

    

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Chancellor Announces Business Support In The Face Of Omicron
So many cancellations, so many employees off ill ...

    

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Essendon Accounts: Christmas 2021 Opening Hours
A well-deserved break ...

    

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Where Can I Save Tax In My Business?
A focus on company cars ...

    

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Get Ready For Full Customs Declarations For EU Imports And Exports
From the 1st of January 2022 ...

    

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What Taxpayers Should Do When HMRC Visits Unannounced
Don't panic, I'm here to help ...

    

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It's Just 12 Working Days Until Christmas!
We'll be taking a break ...

    

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Filing Accounts For A Dormant Limited Company
Guidance from Companies House ...

    

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A Short Budget Summary To Round-Off November
More about what the Chancellor announced ...

    

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Shareholders' Agreement: Why Have One?
They offer a lot of protection ...

    

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Everything You Need To Know About Electric Cars
A quick Q&A for business owners ...

    

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When Is A Business Not A Business?
When it no longer qualifies for VAT registration ...

    

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The Royal Mint Will Extract Gold From Old Phones
And other precious metals too ...

    

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Climate Change: The Basics Of Getting Started For Businesses
It can be a confusing thing to think about ...

    

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CGT: Payment On Property Disposal Time Limit Extended
More time to pay is a positive outcome ...

    

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Abuse of the National Minimum Wage by Employers
It seems some don't understand the word 'minimum' ...

    

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Get Our Autumn Budget 2021 Summary
What did the Chancellor announce?

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Autumn 2021
Welcome to the 12th edition ...

    

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Getting Ready For The Autumn Budget 2021
What will the Chancellor announce?

    

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Join Us This Wednesday At The BusComm Showcase!
Attend from the comfort of your own office ...

    

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The Benefits Of Hiring An Apprentice
Their contribution can be priceless ...

    

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Anyone Can Be A Victim Of Scammers, Warns HMRC
Be very careful about any contact ...

    

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GB Number Plate Stickers No Longer Valid Abroad
A bit of a kerfuffle ...

    

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UK Delays Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
The Government is giving us more time ...

    

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COVID-19 Support Schemes Are Ending Today
Here's a list of what's ending ...

    

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Tax-Relief Schemes Make Startups A Better Investment Proposition
SEIS and EIS are worth looking at ...

    

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HMRC Says The Tax Gap Remains Low
2019/20 figures released ...

    

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Recognising Burnout In The Workplace
What can an employer do?

    

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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Ends Soon!
The end of September to be precise ...

    

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HMRC Can Help With Childcare Costs
Children are heading back to school ...

    

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What Is The Health & Social Care Levy?
An increase in National Insurance is coming ...

    

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The Ongoing Saga of VAT And Jaffa Cakes
I thought I would tickle your tastebuds ...

    

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Contactless Payments Limit Increases From the 15th Of October
A good thing for convenience sake ...

    

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Have You Been Missing Your Booze Cruises This Year?
The days of cheap booze are definitely over ...

    

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Starting A Business? Speak To An Accountant
Their advice is priceless ...

    

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Late Payments Stifle SME Funding Access
Though the Prompt Payment Code has been updated ...

    

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Going Green Is Good For The Planet But Is It Good For Your Business?
A guest post by Jacky Sherman ...

    

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Chancellor Launches Help To Grow Management Programme
A welcome addition to the Government's support ...

    

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Beware Of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Calls, emails and texts ...

    

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HMRC Is Collecting Tax Debts As We Emerge From Coronavirus
They want to help and support you ...

    

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Pingdemic: New Rules For Self Isolators
Until The 16th of August 2021 ...

    

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Have Your Say About The Business Rates Review
Open until the 24th of August ...

    

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Where Are We With Making Tax Digital?
MTD is being extended to all businesses ...

    

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Changes To Companies House Protected Online Filing Service
Enhanced security for company changes ...

    

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Do You Understand How Pensions' Tax Relief Works?
Not many people actually do ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Summer 2021
Freedom Day is here ...

    

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HMRC Publishes Guidance On The Fifth SEISS Grant
Will you be eligible for the final grant?

    

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EU VAT Changes Came In On The 1st Of July 2021
Are you affected by the changes?

    

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The Covid Business Support Timeline
A new page on our website ...

    

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Has COVID-19 Impacted Your Company’s Credit Rating?
Agencies look at many factors ...

    

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HMRC Puts Covid Fraudsters On Notice!
The crackdown begins ...

    

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Did You Know The Furlough Structure Is Changing?
The Government's CJRS contributions are reducing ...

    

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Will the OTS Recommend We Move Tax Year End?
New report expected this summer ...

    

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Household Savings During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Will the UK go on a spending spree?

    

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SEISS : Fifth Grant Announced!
Applications open from late July ...

    

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What's Happening With Company Car Tax In 2021?
And charging points too ...

    

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VAT-Registered Businesses May Need A New Direct Debit
Has HMRC sent you a letter?

    

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Vaccine Success Driving UK Business Confidence
Some much needed positive news ...

    

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The Deferred VAT Payment Deadline Looms!
But you do have a number of options ...

    

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The UK's New Travel Traffic Light System
Who's green and who's not?

    

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What Differentiates You?
A guest post by Rachel Brushfield ...

    

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Working From Home? Claim Tax Relief This Tax Year
It could be worth up to £124.80 to you ...

    

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What Is A P11D And What's It For?
It's important to get right too ...

    

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The Recovery Loan Scheme: Ongoing support for SMEs
But is it the right thing for your business?

    

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Harsher Penalties For Misclaiming the Fourth SEISS Grant?
Were you entitled or not?

    

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The History Of National Insurance
And some thoughts on its future ...

    

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The Tax Administration Framework: HMRC's Digital Future
A real-time, end-to-end digital tax system ...

    

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Self Employed Travel And Subsistence
What can you claim?

    

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Review Your High Income Child Benefit Charge Position Now
Do you know if you're affected?

    

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The 4th SEISS Grant Can Be Claimed From This Week
And 600,000 more are eligible ...

    

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Everyone Can Now Get Free Rapid Lateral Flow Tests
Delivered to your home ...

    

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Gift Aid Is A Major Legacy Of The Duke Of Edinburgh
Remembering a life of service ...

    

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Employees Can Claim Working From Home Allowance
For the new tax year ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Spring 2021
Welcome to the 10th edition ...

    

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Work From Home or Back To The Office?
How the future may be a hybrid of the two ...

    

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Have You Seen The New £50 Banknote?
A tribute to Alan Turing ...

    

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1st Of April Deadline For Self Assessment Payment Plans
Or get a 5% late payment penalty ...

    

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Government Announce New Tax Consultations
Creating a trusted, modern taxation system ...

    

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COVID-19: Celebrating Diversification On The Anniversary Of Lockdown
Oh, how the business landscape has changed ...

    

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Important Reforms To Companies House
Giving businesses more confidence ...

    

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The UK's New Super-Deduction Tax Break
And what it means for your business ...

    

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Chancellor Extends Furlough Until September 2021
Great news for many workers ...

    

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Budget 2021: COVID-19 Support Measures At A Glance
Positive for many of our clients ...

    

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Get Our Budget 2021 Summary
What Did The Chancellor Announce?

    

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Budget 2021: What's The Chancellor Going To Announce?
Wednesday Is Fast Approaching ...

    

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Vaccines : Employer Obligations And Employee Rights
What's best for your business?

    

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Late Payment Penalty Waived By HMRC
If you set up a payment plan by the 1st of April 2021 ...

    

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COVID-19 VAT Deferral Payment Guidance Updated
And new payment scheme opens soon ...

    

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Kickstart Scheme Axes 30-Job Minimum Requirement
Companies can apply directly ...

    

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Chancellor Offers More Help To Firms With COVID-19 Loans
Some very positive news ...

    

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1.8m Taxpayers Miss The January Self Assessment Deadline
Thankfully there's an extension ...

    

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Income Tax And VAT Implications Of Successful Hobbies
Are you making money from them?

    

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Voluntary Receipts: When Is a gift really a gift?
Or would it be taxable?

    

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Self-Assessment Tax Filing Deadline Extended
But there's a sting in the tail ...

    

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HMRC: Another Self-Assessment Scam!
No, they haven't changed their bank details ...

    

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Time To Pay: Tax Returners Spread Over £69m With HMRC
A very welcome facility ...

    

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6 Reasons To Look After Yourself During Lockdown
So that you can continue to work effectively ....

    

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CJRS: Can Staff Be Furloughed To Look After Their Children?
Yes, but it's up to the employer ...

    

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2021 Key Dates For Your Diary
All very useful ...

    

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£4.6 Billion In New Lockdown Grants Available!
Supporting businesses and protecting jobs ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Winter 2021
Welcome to the 9th edition ...

    

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Are Your HMRC Records Up To Date?
Or was it lost in the post?

    

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A Very Merry Christmas From Essendon Accounts And Tax!
And a happy New Year ...

    

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Chancellor Extends Furlough Until The End Of April 2021
Good news for millions of employees ...

    

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£350k Wrongly Donated To Christmas Charity Scams
Be cautious when donating ...

    

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Annual Investment Allowance: £1m Cap Extended For A Year
Business confidence is returning ...

    

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HMRC's New Nudge Letter Campaigns
Are you on the list?

    

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The Chancellor Has Announced A Pay Rise For Millions!
Increases coming in April 2021 ...

    

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The Third SEISS Grant Opens For Applications Today!
With tougher criteria though ...

    

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Spending Review: What Did The Chancellor Announce?
Key points at a glance ...

    

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Furlough Fraud: Further Guidance From The Government
Useful information now CJRS has been extended ...

    

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Self-Assessment: Time To Pay Threshold Raised To £30,000
Good news for taxpayers ...

    

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Is The Chancellor Going To Overhaul Capital Gains Tax?
The OTS has published its report ...

    

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Are You Planning A Virtual Christmas Party?
We can still eat, drink and be merry ...

    

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More Information About The CJRS And SEISS Extensions
Good news for employees and the self-employed ...

    

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The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Has Been Extended
This is very good new for sole traders ...

    

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended For New Lockdown
This is very good news for employees ...

    

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Companies House Reforms: New Rules To Combat Crime
All because of a Mafia boss ...

    

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COVID Job Support Scheme Enhanced To Match New Restrictions
And SEISS has been increased too ...

    

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What A Negative Interest Base Rate Could Mean
For consumers and businesses ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Autumn 2020
What is your new norm?

    

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Expansion Of The Job Support Scheme
Help for businesses in local lockdowns ...

    

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Loan Extensions Announced In The Winter Economic Plan
A very positive move from the Chancellor ...

    

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Tax Deferrals Announced In The Winter Economic Plan
Some useful help for struggling businesses ...

    

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Chancellor Announces Further SEISS Grants
With a more focussed eligibility too ...

    

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The Government's New Job Support Scheme
Everything we know so far ...

    

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The Chancellor's Winter Economic Plan
What did he announce?

    

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CJRS: October Furlough Scheme Changes
What does it mean for your employees?

    

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SEISS: Last Chance To Make A Claim
The deadline is the 19th October ...

    

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Grants For Businesses Affected By Local Lockdowns
You can claim up to £1,500 every three weeks ...

    

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Veteran's Relief: Seconday NIC Savings For Employers
The Government are asking what employers think ...

    

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Coronavirus Support: Have You Advertently Been Fraudulent?
Furlough, bounce back loans and income support ...

    

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CJRS: September Furlough Changes
How will it affect your business?

    

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COVID-19 Has Made Health And Safety Everyone’s Business
Don't leave anything to chance ...

    

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Companies House To Resume The Compulsory Strike Off Process
Are you behind with your statutory filings?

    

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What's Important About Mental Health First Aid?
It's as important as physical first aid ...

    

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Important Information About The Job Retention Bonus
Are you going to claim?

    

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Furloughed Employees To Receive Full Redundancy Payments
CJRS is ending and the Government wants to help ...

    

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COVID-19: Employees, Holidays And Quarantine Restricted Countries
Do you have clear guidelines in place?

    

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The 5% VAT Rate Cut For Hospitality Businesses
A welcome announcement ...

    

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HMRC: 90-Days To Notify Of Overclaimed COVID-19 Grants
Have you received grants you weren't entitled to?

    

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Brand Visibility Is More Important Than Ever!
A guest post by Terry Kendhammer ...

    

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The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme And VAT
How does it work?

    

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Self Assessment Taxpayers Can Defer Their July Payment On Account
There will be no penalties or interest either ...

    

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Government Announces Roadmap To Making Tax Digital
For VAT, Income Tax and Corporation Tax ...

    

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A Temporary, But Welcome Change From Companies House
Part Of The Corporate Insolvency And Governance Act 2020 ...

    

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Coronavirus: What’s The Upside?
Yes, there are some ...

    

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Cashflow Forecasting Bolt-on Free To Essendon Clients!
Get a 90-day forecast automatically ...

    

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The Business Godparent Newsletter Summer 2020
Welcome to the 7th edition ...

    

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The Summer Economic Update From Chancellor Rishi Sunak
The Government's three point plan ...

    

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Coronavirus: The Positives Of Lockdown
Yes, there are some ...

    

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Xero Projects: The All-in-one Tool To Track Profitability On Every Job
I love this fantastic add-on ...

    

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How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams
We all need to be careful ...

    

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Xero Users: Want To Save Time And Reduce Errors Paying Bills?
Do you like the sound of a free trial?

    

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Can You Claim The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grants?
HMRC releases expanded guidance ...

    

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My Personal View Of The UK Property Market
Rebuilding confidence won't be easy ...

    

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Have You Seen The New Business Godparent Website Yet?
It's a hub for all our newsletter articles ...

    

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Could Your Dog Be Your Perfect Work Colleague?
Occasionally slobbery, but certainly fun ...

    

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A Summary Of Current Government Business Support
Have you applied for everything you eligible for?

    

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The Rules On Tax Relief For Employees Working From Home
An employers perspective ...

    

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Coronavirus: Update On CJRS And SEISS
A very positive move ...

    

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Tax Relief For The Self-Employed Working From Home
Do you know what you can claim?

    

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Red Sofa Interview: Rachel Brushfield, The Talent Liberator
Do you want to energise your career?

    

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The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
UP to two week's cover ...

    

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Temporary Changes To Tax-Free Childcare
You may now be eligible ...

    

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Has Been Extended
Employees now have support until October ...

    

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COVID-19: Who Will Guide You Through The Coming Recession?
The Business Godparent, of course ...

    

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Understanding The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Have you checked your eligibility yet?

    

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Small Business Owners: Staying Productive During Lockdown
It's not going to last forever ...

    

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COVID-19: Bounce Back Loans Announced
Available from 4th May 2020 ...

    

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Be Careful! Fraudulent Sales Orders Are On The Rise
Be aware and take action ...

    

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Furloughing: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Opens
The number of applications is staggering ...

    

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Don't Be Remote If You're Running A Team From Home
Regular contact is all-important right now ...

    

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Getting Ready For The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Have you got your furlough agreements ready?

    

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£750 Million Coronavirus Charity Funding Package Announced
Helping charities continue their amazing services ...

    

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Spring 2020: Welcome To The 6th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Helping you to maximise the potential of your business ...

    

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COVID-19: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Who qualifies and who's exempt?

    

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Capital Gains Tax: A Warning To All Those Selling Property!
Applies to any residential property sold after 6th April 2020 ...

    

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COVID-19: HMRC VAT Payment Deferrals
You still have to submit your returns ...

    

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COVID-19: What Help Is Available For Sole Directors?
Nothing specific has been announced yet ...

    

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COVID-19: Self-Employed Grants Announced By The Government
But you'll have to wait until June ...

    

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COVID-19: The UK's New Job Retention Scheme
What we know so far ...

    

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COVID-19: Latest Government Announcements - 23rd March, 2020
We are working tirelessly to support our clients ...

    

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Urgent COVID-19 Updates For Businesses - 19th March, 2020
What new measures has the Government announced?

    

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Coronavirus: Curveballs, Advice And Help For Businesses
And how Essendon Accounts is prepared ...

    

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Budget 2020: What Did The New Chancellor Announce?
Get our Budget 2020 summary ...

    

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Budget 2020: My Predictions For An Interesting Announcement
The government's first budget ...

    

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How To Manage Email Overload
Don't let it take over your life ...

    

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Changing Your Company Year-End
Yes, you can do it ...

    

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Coronavirus: How Could It Affect Your Business?
Whatever you do, don't panic ...

    

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Did You File Your Tax Return On Time?
What if you missed the deadline?

    

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National Minimum Wage Increase Due In April 2020
Is your payroll going to be ready?

    

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Budget 2020: Don't Mention The B Word!
I'm not referring to Boris or Brexit ...

    

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Winter 2020: Welcome To The 5th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Packed with useful tips to help tackle the wonderful world of your accounts ...

    

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To Claim, Or Not To Claim ... That Is The Question!
The art of allowable business expenses ...

    

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Keep Your Home Safe This Christmas
Don't make it a target ...

    

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2020 Predictions That Didn't Come True
Where's my monkey butler?

    

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Merry Christmas From Essendon Accounts And Tax!
And a prosperous new year ...

    

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Changes To Capital Gains Tax, PPRR And Letting Relief
Home sweet home ...

    

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Gross Domestic Product: The Economy Is Not In Recession!
What a Government can do to prevent a recession ...

    

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Thinking About The Cycle To Work Scheme?
It's a great way to reduce your carbon footprint ...

    

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Is There Going To Be A Tax On Single-Use Plastics?
To be sustainable, maybe we need one ...

    

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Changes To The Employment Allowance From April 2020
Will you be eligible to claim?

    

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Accountants Change Lives!
Accounts and tax returns don’t ...

    

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Brexit: Keep Calm And Carry On?
Your questions answered by the Business Godparent ...

    

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Welcome To The 4th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Packed with useful tips to help tackle the weird and wonderful world of accounts ...

    

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Second Brexit Special Employers Bulletin Issued By HMRC
More clarity in case of a no-deal Brexit ...

    

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You Still Need an EORI Number Even If You're Not VAT Registered!
Without one, you can't trade with the EU post-Brexit ...

    

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HMRC And EORI: The Brexit Edition Of The Agent Update
Welcome to mythbusters ...

    

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Are You Looking For Business Funding?
Essendon may be able to help ...

    

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Essendon 5th Birthday! A Thank You
We had a lovely birthday party ...

    

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All VAT-Registered Businesses To Get An EORI Number
And all others should get one ...

    

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It's Official! Late Payments Cause Damage
Many other factors are worrying too ...

    

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How To Protect Your Premises From Burglars
16 top tips from Thames Valley Police ...

    

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Potential Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Two great idea that came out of consultation ...

    

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You're Invited To The Essendon Accounts And Tax 5th Birthday Party!
Come and enjoy A finger buffet and a glass of fizz ...

    

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What's The Future Of Our Taxes?
Do we need to batten down the hatches?

    

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First Mandatory Quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT Returns Are Due
If you haven't registered yet then get a move on ...

    

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What Are The Rules Around Jury Service For Your Employees?
You need to handle it correctly ...

    

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Welcome To The 3rd Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Our famous red sofa has been out and about again ...

    

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Change Of Date For The 2020 Early May Bank Holiday
Will you and your employees be affected?

    

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Do You Know about The 'Pay Now' Button For Paying Tax Online?
HMRC like to make things easy for you ...

    

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Making Tax Digital: An Update
There is even some good news ...

    

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Pensions: Law Breaking Employers Are Being Targeted
The Pensions Regulator launches a new campaign ...

    

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Are You A Company Director At Risk Of Fraud?
Companies House has received many complaints ...

    

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The Deadlines Continue And P11D Forms Are Next
Are you sure you've included everything?

    

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Reminder: P60 Forms Are Due By 31st May
Have you issued them yet?

    

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7 Top Tips On How To Be A Successful Landlord
Thanks to Mark I'Anson for the tips ...

    

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HMRC's Payment On Account System Glitches
Self-assessment statements are wrong both on and off line ...

    

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New Thoughts From The Business Godparent
Welcome to the new tax year ...

    

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April 2019: New Payslip Legislation
Showing the hours for workers ...

    

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When To Register Your Business For VAT
Have you reached the threshold?

    

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What's Changing In The New Tax Year?
Happy New Year to all tax advisors ...

    

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Year End Tax Planning
How can you reduce your bill?

    

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Countdown To Brexit: Importers, Exporters, Customs And VAT
Is it really only 5 days until we leave?

    

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The Chancellor's Spring Statement 2019
Download our handy guide ...

    

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To Claim, Or Not To Claim ... That Is The Question!
The art of allowable business expenses ...

    

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Do You Know What The Self-Assessment Penalties Are?
Always file and pay on-time ...

    

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Essendon Accounts Joins List Of UK's Leading Accountants
We are thrilled to be the latest firm to be invited to join ...

    

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The Ultimate Deadline: It Needs A Proactive Approach
Death and Taxes ...

    

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IR35: Is Next Year Going To See A Massive Change?
It may change how contractors are accounted for ...

    

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Car Tax And Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles
How much will you be paying in 2020/21?

    

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The Tax Return Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Don't get it wrong ...

    

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Brexit: Preparing For A No-Deal EU Exit
Is your business ready?

    

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New Year, New Ideas, New Thoughts From The Business Godparent
2019 is going to be a tough year ...

    

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10 Ways To Reduce Your Tax Bill Over Christmas
Making the most of your reliefs and allowances ...

    

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Merry Christmas From Essendon Accounts And Tax!
Ready for some festive fun?

    

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Do You Know The Employment Status Of Your Workers?
Are you sure they're not self-employed?

    

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Shareholder Agreements: The Often Unknown Effects
And the dangers of not having one ...

    

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Joint Ventures Can Reduce Risks For Startups
There are many positive advantages ...

    

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Claiming Tax Relief On Property Investments
Section 24 means you can only claim basic rate relief ...

    

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The Director's Loan Account
Everything you need to know ...

    

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Get Our Autumn Budget 2018 Summary
What did the Chancellor say?

    

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Small Businesses: What If We Leave The EU Without A Deal?
How will it affect our importers and exporters?

    

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Act Now Ahead Of New Payslip Changes
Only 6 months to go ...

    

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Are You Claiming The Marriage Allowance?
HMRC are encouraging it ...

    

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Making Tax Digital for VAT: IT Is The Way Forward
And it'll make things easier for you ...

    

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Business Continuity: Because Bubbles Tend To Burst
Are you ready for the next shockwave?

    

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What's Happening With Class 2 National Insurance?
It's the tax question of the week ...

    

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Beware Of Fake HMRC Websites And Emails
Don't fall for the scammers ...

    

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Why Is Everything About VAT Just So Complicated?
Are we just making things difficult for ourselves?

    

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What To Do When The Computer Says No!
The are other ways of raising funds ...

    

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Improve The Profitability Of Jobs With Xero Projects
You can even try it for free ...

    

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Making Tax Digital Moves Up A Gear
Is your business ready?

    

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Common Reporting Standards And A Requirement To Correct
It needs to happen by 30th September ...

    

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The Future of Tech: My Predictions
It moves so quickly ...

    

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Closure Of The Childcare Voucher Scheme On 4th October
How is it going to affect your employees?

    

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Celebrating Get Out Of The Doghouse Day!
It's the third Monday of July ...

    

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Property Investors: Looking For A Coach And Mentor?
Mark l'Anson could be the one ...

    

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HMRC And PAYE Settlement Agreements
Are you missing a trick?

    

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Human Resources: The Importance Of Getting HR Right
Remember, it's a fundamental function ...

    

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Top 5 Reasons Cloud Accounting Is Good For Business
And how it saves you time and worry ...

    

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What Is A P11D And When Does It Need To Be Filed?
Disclosing your employee's benefits in kind ...

    

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Dude, My Boat Has Been Found!
It's spring bank holiday weekend ...

    

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Online Trading And Value Added Tax
It's a complicated area ...

    

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Celebrating 14th May and Accounting Day!
Though you can count on us every other day too!

    

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Why You Should Create A Business Plan
And improve your profits ...

    

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Keep Your Cool If You Haven't Filed Your 2017 Tax Return
What happens if you don't?

    

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Do You Know Your Companies House Filing Deadline?
If you don't file on time, you will be fined ...

    

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The Power of Management Accounts
Taking care of your business ...

    

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Cyber Essentials: Are You Protected Against A Cyber Attack?
We're secure and certified ...

    

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Employment Law Changes From April 2018
You'll need to adjust your payroll ...

    

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What Does A Pizza And Tax Planning Have In Common?
The end of the tax year is fast approaching ...

    

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Reduce Your Energy Costs and Increase Your Profits!
A guest post by Terry Cattle ...

    

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The Chancellor's 2018 Spring Statement
Download our handy guide ...

    

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Want To Pop In For A Chat On Our Sofa?
The new tax year approaches ...

    

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Gifting Money: Inheritance Tax Tips For Grandparents
It's easier than you think ...

    

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Starting A Business: The Importance Of Market Research
Do your market research before you start ...

    

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Car Finance Options For Small Business Owners
Thoughts from the Business Godparent ...

    

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Is Copywriting The Cinderella Of Marketing?
A guest post by Stephen Church ...

    

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A Collective Sigh Of Relief By Accountants Around The UK
The filing deadline has passed ...

    

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Outsource Your Payroll: Is It Becoming A Bit Of A Headache?
Let Essendon do it for you instead ...

    

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Have You Survived Blue Monday 2018?
There's a formula for that ...

    

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HMRC And The Great Tax Return Reminder
The filing deadline for 2016/17 is rapidly approaching ...

    

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Take A Look At What Essendon Has Coming Up This Year
2018 is going to be excellent ...

    

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2018 Is Going To Be A Very Interesting Year
So don't make resolutions, set goals instead ...

    

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The Great Essendon Accounts Christmas Mural 2017
An afternoon of fun and learning ...

    

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Running A Successful Family Business
And how Essendon can work for you ...

    

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Merry Christmas From Everyone At Essendon Accounts!
And some useful information about Christmas parties ...

    

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Essendon Accounts: We've Launched Our New Website!
Have you seen it yet?

    

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Tax Return Filing Deadline Reminder!
Don't bury your head in the sand ...

    

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Was The Autumn Budget 2017 Good For Business?
What did Philip Hammond announce?

    

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Building A House Of Hope: A Retrospective
Thoughts on my trip to South Africa ...

    

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Budget 2017 : My Budget Predictions
How many do you think will happen?

    

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Do You Want To Exit Your Business And Retire?
Have you started planning yet?

    

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Generation Y And Their Love Of Social Responsibility
How to work with Millennials ...

    

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What Is The Difference Between A Car And A Van?
Quite a lot according to HMRC ...

    

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The Criminal Finances Act 2017
What is it and who does it apply to?

    

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The Benefits Of The Director's Loan Account
What is it and how does it work?

    

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£1,000 Tax Allowance For Trading And Property Income
Did you know about it?

    

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An Update On Making Tax Digital
Are you ready?

    

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Workplace Pensions: The Absolute Basics Of Auto Enrolment
Does your payroll include the right deductions?

    

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Essendon Is Celebrating Its Third Birthday!
I'm proud of my loyal, hardworking team ...

    

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Common VAT Errors And How To Avoid Them
It's a complicated area of taxation ...

    

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You Want Me To Walk For 10 Minutes A Day?
Maybe one day I'll find the time ...

    

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Rent-A-Room Income Tax Relief
Different ways to claim ...

    

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Building A House Of Hope In South Africa
About my upcoming trip ...

    

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Sole Trader Vs Partnership Vs Limited Company
Which business structure is right for you?

    

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The Eight Wonders Of Essendon
A list inspired by Cowes Week ...

    

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What Is VAT And Do I Need To Register?
There are different rates and schemes ...

    

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Can You Be Employed And Self-Employed At The Same Time?
You can earn income from a range of different methods ...

    

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You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Do you know that you don't know?

    

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Raising The Jolly Roger Over The Solent
Yo, ho, ho and a jug of Pimms ...

    

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HMRC: Pay Your Tax Demand With An iTunes Gift Card
Um, no. It's a scam. Don't do it ...

    

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The Disappointment Of Sir Ben Ainslie
And the achievement of Landrover BAR ...

    

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Protecting Your Hidden Goldmine
And insuring your intangibles ...

    

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Dude, Where's My Boat?
A trip to the Isle Of Wight ...

    

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The 35th America's Cup: Making Yachts Fly
We can make your business fly too ...

    

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A Fabulous Evening With Mark Lawson
At the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club ...

    

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Mental Health Week: An Evening With Mark Lawson
In aid of Rethink Mental Illness ...

    

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The Life And Times Of A Business Godparent
Who do you surround yourself with?

    

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