THP Blog
Could you claim a £662 tax refund?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 1, 2017
If you are married (or a civil partner), your earnings are within the personal tax free allowance (£11,500 for 2017-18) and your partner is not a higher (40%or 45%) taxpayer, then you should be claiming the Marriage Allowance.
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5 benefits of using an accountant as a trusted advisor at your board meetings
Posted by THP on July 28, 2017
The challenges facing SME business owners in the UK are manifold. From liaising with clients to managing staff, making strategic business decisions to monitoring finances and cashflow, finding the time and energy to learn and maintain peak performance across a number of disciplines is far from straightforward.
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Great at being self-employed but not quite so great at bookkeeping?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 19, 2017
If you are self-employed but have neither the time nor inclination to keep computerised business records then you are not alone. There are millions just like you toiling away across the UK.
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A big “Thank You” to our Xero attendees
Posted by THP on March 15, 2017
A great turnout for THP’s Xero seminar A great big THANK YOU to all who attended our Xero seminar on Tuesday 14th March at the Holiday Inn in Stratford. The turnout was great and everyone had the opportunity to learn or extend their knowledge on Xero – the ‘Beautiful Accounting Software’. Both Glen and Dan,
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Xero Seminar on 14th March 2017
Posted by THP on March 1, 2017
Learn More About Xero Accounting Software FREE TO ATTEND: 14th March 2017 THP are inviting you to attend an exclusive seminar to learn all about Xero Accounting Software which you are bound to fall in love with from the moment you set eyes on it. Here’s some benefits of how Xero can help your business: Run your business on the go
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Our very own Uncle Nige explains why a business owner should NEVER attempt to borrow money when he actually needs it…
Posted by Nigel Reynolds on February 10, 2017
It had been a busy day at THP, what with me spreading sweetness and light in the form of five-figure savings for some of my favourite clients. So when I noticed the hands of the office clock pointing to six o’clock, I reasoned that I was probably due a snifter. Five minutes later I was
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Why is 30 December 2016 such an important date?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 24, 2016
So why is 30 December 2016 so important? If… • You are obliged to file a Self Assessment Tax Return (SATR) for 2015-16 and • You have underpaid tax for this year and • Some of your income (including private pension receipts) is taxed under PAYE …then you can apply to have your tax code
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Don’t forget to file your company accounts
Posted by THP on October 7, 2016
Don’t forget to file your company accounts Christmas comes but once a year, and so – unfortunately – does the deadline for filing your company’s accounts. Generally speaking, your accounts need to be filed with Companies House nine months after your company’s financial year-end. If you miss the deadline you face penalties that will increase
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Government backs down on small business red tape: but will it really help you?
Posted by Nigel Reynolds on August 23, 2016
If there’s one thing that’s the bane of a small-business owner’s life, it’s keeping on top of all the red tape demanded by the government. Whether it’s running a compliant payroll, getting your VAT returns in on time or submitting your accounts, it seems like the taxman wants more paperwork out of you than you’d
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Big firm audit fees continue to rise
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 18, 2016
Less competition means larger audit fees – but there are alternatives out there When it comes to situations that cause you sleepless nights, finding a decent auditor when you need one is unlikely to come at the top of the list. That may well change soon if your company requires an annual audit. It’s because,
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