A major change in the way VAT is reported comes into force from tomorrow. Every small business that charges VAT will have to file accounts through the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) system.
Month: March 2022
How the Spring Statement will affect businesses and individuals
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has attracted a mixed reaction, with some tax changes going ahead, some promised later and a hoped for move on VAT in the hospitality sector not appearing.
How can you cope with the cost-of-living crisis?
Many are feeling the impact of the increasing cost of living on their finances, with the inflation rate soaring to a 30 year high of 6.2 per cent in February. Read More
Getting the data right is key to growth in hospitality
Hopes that the temporary VAT cut for hospitality would be extended were dashed in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement this week.
Real-time online sanctions tracker to assist importers and exporters
As the war in Ukraine rages, UK SMEs are facing new import and export headaches on top of any problems already being experienced with Brexit.
How can your business boost its revenue?
Raising revenue is often one of the key objectives for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), however it can be a difficult process to navigate. Read More
Plastic Packaging Tax: what to know as deadline looms
There are just two weeks left until the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect on 1 April 2022.
Huge majority back move to keep hospitality VAT at 12.5 per cent
The British public is overwhelmingly in support of the temporary 12.5 per cent rate of VAT for hospitality being retained.
Large number of businesses looking to recruit more staff
It is perhaps a sign of confidence returning to the UK economy that a significant number of British businesses believe they will be recruiting staff over the coming year.
Payroll: how to get it right
One of the key things that small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) need to get right is payroll. Read More