So, you have a bit of surplus cash and you want to make sure it is invested as tax efficiently as possible… What about Stocks and Shares? 1. Share-based investments You could buy shares… These could be shares from a private or, if you knew what you were investing in, a public (plc) company such…
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I want to set up my own business as a self-employed. What should I do?
I want to set up my own business as a self-employed. What should I do? If you want to start working as self-employed, you must register with HM Revenue & Customs, but first make sure you have a National Insurance Number. After the registration, you will receive your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) and HMRC will…
Read MoreHow To Choose Your Accounting & Bookkeeping Software
Choosing an accounting software doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are three questions to focus on when selecting one for your business: How much are you willing to pay? Why do you need accounting software? Which features does your business require in an accounting software program? 1. How much will the software cost? The most…
Read MoreIt’s The End Of The Tax Year And I Haven’t Started My Books! Help!
No one likes tax season, but unfortunately, you can’t ignore it altogether. And if that was your plan for this year, you could be looking at quite a hefty tax bill. But don’t worry, if you’ve been a bit negligent with your bookkeeping, all is not lost. There are still steps you can take to…
Read MoreTax Year End Tips & Advice On How To Save Tax
Advice for Small Business LeeP Clients for the end of the Tax Year The end of the tax year is the 5th April 2017 and everything is pretty much done and dusted right? Wrong – this time of year means a lot of things for small businesses. It’s not only time to start thinking about…
Read MoreBe Aware of The New National Minimum Wage from April 2017
From April 2017 there is a new National Minimum Wage introduced by the Government. You must ensure that you pay your employees at least this:
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