Ruth ChettleMar 212 minGet ready for the 2021/22 payroll year endIf you have employees and run a payroll scheme then there are a couple of extra requirements that need to be completed at the end of the...
Ruth ChettleAug 28, 20214 minMaking Tax Digital: The next stepsThe government has recently announced the next phases of Making Tax Digital which will affect more and more individuals and businesses.
Ruth ChettleAug 2, 20218 minA-Z of accounting termsThere are lots of accounting terms out there so I thought I would go through the common ones and explain what they are!
Ruth ChettleJun 17, 20213 min"I'm employed so I don't need to worry about tax"A lot of people I speak to that are employed tell me how "they don't need to worry about tax because their employer deals with everything".
Ruth ChettleMay 21, 20213 minWhat should I be looking for when choosing an accountant?Unfortunately, not all accountants are the same. The accountancy profession is one of the few where anyone can call themselves an accountant
Ruth ChettleFeb 28, 20212 minGet ready for the 2020/21 payroll year endIf you have employees and run a payroll scheme then there are a couple of extra requirements that need to be completed at the end of the...
Ruth ChettleDec 3, 20202 minSetting a financial budgetWe are now approaching the end of 2020 which means for a lot of businesses their year end is approaching too. This is a great time to sit...
Ruth ChettleNov 13, 20204 minTop tips for preparing your own Tax ReturnAs a business owner, a Self Assessment Tax Return is something that you will be required to complete each tax year to declare your income...
Ruth ChettleOct 7, 20203 minUnderstanding the ‘High Income Child Benefit Charge’If you (or your partner) have an income of £50,000 or more a year and your household is receiving child benefit there may be tax to pay.
Ruth ChettleSep 14, 20204 minWhat are Director's Loans?Lets look at Directors loans in a little more detail and explain some implications you may need to be aware of.
Ruth ChettleAug 22, 20205 minTop tips to make bookkeeping easier for youThe worst thing you can do is to leave a full year of bookkeeping to do just days before your accounts or tax return deadline.
Ruth ChettleJul 12, 20205 minAre you regularly reviewing your figures?For small businesses it is really important for business owners to understand the figures. By reviewing your information regularly (at...
Ruth ChettleMay 17, 20203 minShould I stay a Soletrader or become a Limited Company?This is a really common question I get asked frequently and the overall answer is...it depends.
Ruth ChettleMar 5, 20202 minAccounts Year End PlanningA lot of Limited Companies have their year end at the end of March to align with the tax year so lets have a look at some points to consider
Ruth ChettleMar 2, 20203 min2019/20 Tax year end planningWith the 2019/20 tax year end just over a month away I thought it would be useful to look at some of the planning opportunities.
Ruth ChettleFeb 12, 20202 minDo you love your accountant?The relationship between you and your accountant should be a really important and personal one.