Author Archives: Matthew Batey

Budget Update The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his second Autumn Budget this week and we’ve summarised the key tax points for you here:   The personal allowance threshold, the rate at which people start paying income tax at 20%, to … Read More

When claiming business mileage as a business expense against tax or as a VAT claim on the fuel element, you must also keep the Petrol / Diesel receipt . ( We know it will include some private use). The mileage … Read More

Is this really a text from HMRC?   This week a client of ours received what appeared to be a text from HMRC telling them that they were due a tax refund. It also asked for the client’s bank details! … Read More

You may not be aware that if you employ anyone under 16 that you need a permit to employ the individual. Failure to get the permit means that you maybe liable to a fine of up to £1000 and your … Read More

The 2017 Budget was announced yesterday and we just thought we’d share BBC’s article with the key points: Tax-free personal allowance on income tax to rise to £11,850 inApril 2018 Higher-rate tax threshold to increase to £46,350 National Living Wage to … Read More

Contracts of Employment – August 2017 Blog   For our clients with employees, the most important document you should have is a Contract of Employment.   It should clearly state the obligations of both you as the employer and your member … Read More

HMRC DO NOT COMMUNICATE BY E MAIL We have had a lot of clients being contacted by spoof e mails suggesting that they are from HMRC. They come in all forms from offering refunds to outstanding tax. The common theme … Read More

Blog by Mark Newton of Newton & Co Accountants – March 2017 MAKING TAX DIGITAL “MTD “ –  THE BIGGEST CHANGE IN UK TAX SINCE SELF ASSESMENT SELF EMPLOYED AND BUSINESS PEOPLE PLEASE SIT UP AND LISTEN This may be the … Read More

Quote of the Day Nothing is worth more than this day. Business Tips of the Week. Never be afraid to ask, someone somewhere will know the answer. Remember you are not alone in business; the relationships you build now will … Read More

ARE YOU A SLAVE TO E MAIL ?   Mark Newton February blog Business people’s commitment to providing support and value to clients has backfired – the constant flow of emails has caused strain on their work-life balance. Richard Hattersley investigates … Read More