The aftermath of the Post Office Horizon scandal has naturally affected many employees. However, along with the plan to overturn their convictions, the government has assured compensation. However, the tax treatment for the compensation will now be part of the new legislation. Sub-postmasters cannot apply to a single compensation scheme since there is none. The … Continue reading Post Office Compensation – What’s the Latest?
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VAT returns are considered a complex process that is also filled with a lot of burden. It is referred to as an indirect tax that the government charges on most of a business’s goods and services. If your business has a turnover of more than 85,000 euros, you will have to register for VAT. At … Continue reading Do You Really Need an Accountant to Make Your Vat Returns a Success?
Before we get into the thick of things, let us at first see what National Insurance (NI) is. Technically speaking, NI has similarities to income tax, but with a difference. Unlike income tax, NI helps to pay up for certain state benefits at times when an individual needs assistance in certain situations, like when they … Continue reading Role of Experienced Accountants in Providing Guidance on HMRC Class 2 National Insurance
Thanks to the COVID 19-triggered pandemic and the resulting lockdown, the economic scenario has seen a sea change in every aspect, prompting the governments from around the world to take steps on the economic front to deal with issues. The Govt. of the UK is no exception. It has brought in quite a few changes … Continue reading Things to Know About to Run Business in This Neo-Normal Pandemic-Ridden Scenario
It is said that every dark cloud has a silver lining. The current pandemic situation has acted as a severe curse for the entire world. Still, in one way or the other, it has revealed one good thing that has so far been left either unrealized or unaccounted for – it’s the benefits of cloud-based … Continue reading How Cloud-Based Accounting System Is Beneficial For Business during This Pandemic Period
The economy in the UK is down to its knees because of the pandemic! There’s no doubt about it. However, it is perhaps high time to admit that the statement does not tell the entire story. It is a preamble of the things to come. Indeed, the full impact of this pandemic is yet to … Continue reading Covid-19 and its Effect on Business Accounting – Instant Actions to Weather the Storm
The economic scenario of the UK has suffered a terrible set back due to COVID 19 pandemic, akin to the rest of the world. As we write this page, the total number of COVID positive cases in the UK stands to the tune of 2,88,000 with 44,650 deaths being registered to date. While this the … Continue reading How does UK Government-sponsored CCFF Help Accountants During the Pandemic Period
THE INCOME TAX ALLOWANCE BETWEEN THE 2019-20 & 2020-21 ARE AS FOLLOWS Personal allowance: £12,500 (for 2020-21) similar to 2019-20. But this allowance was reduced by £1 for every £2 income from £100,000 to £125,000. Personal allowance income limit; £100,000 (consistent with 2019-20) Basic rate tax payer- £1000 (for 2020-21 & 2019-20) Higher rate tax … Continue reading Tax Rates & Bands Card for 2020-21- A Discussion!