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Can I claim my flights as a business expense? Tax

Can I claim my flights as a business expense?

However great your Skype connection is, there'll probably be times when you need to travel abroad for business. To host an important event, for example,…

Tim Miles13/08/2019

How can an accountant help my business? AccountingSoftwareTaxXero

How can an accountant help my business?

When you’re running your own business, life can feel like it’s at 100mph! Sometimes it feels like you don’t have much time for your family,…

Stephen Harrison06/08/2019

I’m thinking of starting a business, what do I do next? AccountingGeneral

I’m thinking of starting a business, what do I do next?

So, you’ve decided to make the leap into business. Don’t panic! It can be fun but make sure you do your homework first. Here’s a…

Paul Lydiate08/07/2019

Should I buy a car through my limited company? Tax

Should I buy a car through my limited company?

Buying a car through your limited company sounds like a great way to save tax. But in most cases, it's more tax-efficient to buy the…

Tim Miles01/07/2019

What to look out for when buying business insurance – Guest blog by Ben Rose, Insurance Director, Digital Risks General

What to look out for when buying business insurance – Guest blog by Ben Rose, Insurance Director, Digital Risks

Starting and running a business can be risky – that’s just part of the deal. But you don’t have to shoulder all that risk by…

Ben Rose19/06/2019

HMRC closing in on unregistered landlords! Tax

HMRC closing in on unregistered landlords!

Within the last few weeks we’ve had a few clients contact us for advice about letters a relative or friend has received from HMRC. The…

Stephen Harrison11/06/2019

Can I claim the Marriage Allowance? Tax

Can I claim the Marriage Allowance?

Ask someone what marriage is like, and you'll probably get one of three responses: a glazed look; a sigh that could be joy or despair…

Tim Miles02/06/2019

How should I discipline my staff? Employment law

How should I discipline my staff?

Certain standards are expected from employees. If these are not met it can affect profitability and upset the rest of the team. But what’s the…

Paul Lydiate08/05/2019

Can I claim my home utility bills as a business expense? AccountingTax

Can I claim my home utility bills as a business expense?

If you work from home, you can claim some of your home utility costs as a business expense, saving yourself a bit of tax. What…

Tim Miles26/04/2019

Game of Phones: 5 Benefits of using VOIP phones! Computer / IT

Game of Phones: 5 Benefits of using VOIP phones!

With the new season of Game of Thrones starting, we thought we’d try our best to theme this week’s blog around it! So, apologies in…

Stephen Harrison18/04/2019

How should I deal with late payers? Accounting

How should I deal with late payers?

Persistent late payers really do get you down. Initially it's a minor annoyance but over time it becomes very frustrating, no matter what size the…

Paul Lydiate04/04/2019

How much are accountancy fees for a new limited company? Accounting

How much are accountancy fees for a new limited company?

The answer is... it can differ from one accountant to the next and depends upon many factors and the needs of your business. What’s your…

Stephen Harrison14/03/2019

Can I claim business lunches as an expense to reduce my tax? AccountingTax

Can I claim business lunches as an expense to reduce my tax?

Whether you're a company director or sole trader, claiming valid business expenses can reduce your tax bill. But working out what you're allowed to claim…

Tim Miles01/03/2019

How can I create passwords that are memorable and secure? Computer / IT

How can I create passwords that are memorable and secure?

These days we have passwords for everything: shopping, banking, cloud services, music streaming and so on. It's difficult to keep track of different passwords for…

Paul Lydiate25/02/2019

How using Xero and Receipt Bank in your startup business benefits your mood! SoftwareXero

How using Xero and Receipt Bank in your startup business benefits your mood!

How would you feel if you knew what profits your business was making right from the off? How would you feel if your accounts were…

Stephen Harrison11/02/2019

Re-enrolment: what is it? Auto-enrolment

Re-enrolment: what is it?

Re-enrolment takes place every three years following your staging date. It’s a process where you must re-enrol certain members of staff into an auto enrolment…

Paul Lydiate29/01/2019

How do I pay my self-assessment bill? Tax

How do I pay my self-assessment bill?

As the January deadline approaches for paying your 2017-18 tax bill, here’s the link to pay: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/pay-online/self-assessment You will need your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR).…

Paul Lydiate22/01/2019

How to save money on Paypal charges! Computer / ITGeneral

How to save money on Paypal charges!

If your customers or clients are currently paying you via Paypal, we have an alternative that can save you money! If you get lots of…

Stephen Harrison08/01/2019

How do I sign documents online using Adobe Sign? Software

How do I sign documents online using Adobe Sign?

My Accountancy Hub have made it easy, fast and secure to sign documents we send you. With just a few taps you can easily send…

Paul Lydiate12/12/2018

Can my staff claim tax relief for employment expenses? Tax

Can my staff claim tax relief for employment expenses?

Yes, in most cases employees can get tax relief on any expenses that they incur while doing their job (so long as the employer hasn't…

Paul Lydiate26/11/2018

Our process for getting you MTD ready! Computer / ITSoftwareXero

Our process for getting you MTD ready!

MTD is just around the corner, but a lot of businesses don’t even know what it is or what they have to do to be…

Stephen Harrison20/11/2018