U Turn on Budget Plan
In a surprise move, Chancellor Hammond reversed his decision announced in the budget little more than seven days ago. Amid controversy over the possibility of the proposed changes being in contravention of a manifesto pledge, the U turn overturned plans which would have affected small business owners and the self-employed. The letter Chancellor Hammond sent to the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, ahead of this announcement today can be read here on the .gov website. So where does this leave you, the self employed, small business owner? I can advise on all your tax, NIC and VAT queries. I
The Budget Spring 2017 and Your Business
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his budget on Wednesday 8th March and defended the generally controversial changes to Class 4 NIC on Thursday 9th March. The changes are widely unpopular as they appear to break a 2015 manifesto pledge not to raise taxes. But politics aside, what are the facts behind Chancellor Hammond’s budget? How will it affect you and your business? For full details of what this budget means for self-employed business owners contact Jenny who can advise on all tax matters. Read the full budget here A copy can be downloaded here Or read the summary from the .gov.uk
Making Tax Digital for Business…and You!
In a little over a year, many businesses will be required to keep digital records of their finances. Sole traders, small businesses, including landlords and the self-employed, will be required to keep records of their income and expenditure digitally, and send summary updates quarterly to HMRC from their software or app. It is estimated that £8billion is lost to HMRC each year due to avoidable taxpayer errors. This failure, along with the drive to turn the department into a modern digital online service provider are the objectives behind the changes. Contact Jenny at JMJ Bookkeeping for full details of what the
Business Support from Red Sky in North Yorkshire
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Deadline in January Don’t be Caught Out
The next deadline for submitting your tax return falls on 31 January and this is for online submissions. Don’t forget about this deadline. If you have any queries regarding your tax affairs please contact us. We can help with personal and business tax returns and ensure that your financial records and books are up to date. Don’t fool yourself into thinking the deadline is open to negotiation. HM Revenue and Customs reveal here the top 10 worst excuses for missing the deadline. If you are planning to make 2017 the year you take the plunge into self-employment, speak to us.
The Autumn Statement and YOUR Business
Update for business owners. The Autumn Statement was Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first major announcement since taking office. As well as new information about the state of the UK economy, it included some key points for small businesses. Tax The tax free personal allowance will rise to £12,500, and the higher rate threshold to £50,000, by the end of the parliament. The personal allowance will rise at least in line with inflation from that point. The Chancellor said the government had put a “business-led recovery” at the heart of their plan. Following this, he confirmed that corporation tax will fall to
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