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Speeding Up Your Invoicing Process | Accounting Software Advice | Business Invoicing Help

Speeding up your invoicing process

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Every business owner will agree that spending as little time as possible on your administration tasks and focussing on fee earning activities is critical to success. With the introduction of online accounting software (such as QuickBooks) business productivity has vastly improved and become more streamlined. One of the most beneficial elements of implementing this type…

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HMRC Explore Options for Changing Tax Payments | HMRC Tax Advice | Modern Tax Administration | HMRC Tax Help Bristol

HMRC exploring options of changing tax payments

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The Government have recently announced a 10-year strategy to build a modern tax administration systems and as part of this they have begun a consultation period which lasts until 13 July 2021. This will involve a “call for evidence” approach which focuses on the benefits and challenges of the current tax payment system with a…

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IR35 Off-Payroll Working | Advice on Off-Payroll Working | Help with IR35 | Accountancy Help IR35

The changes to IR35 and off-payroll working

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Historically, when a business engages with a freelancer or contractor to work on a project over a long-term basis they do not appear on any payroll, instead they receive payment once an invoice is submitted. This freelancer or contractor though will often only be working exclusively for the one company. Due to the recent changes…

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Gain Control of your Self Assessment | Help with Self Assessment | Self Assessment Hints & Tips

Gain control of your self assessment

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It is surprising how a to-do list can achieve so much. The art of writing down a list of actions and then following them through to completion is nothing new but it still remains an incredibly powerful tool for efficient people. So how can this method help you get control of your self assessment? Quite…

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In Control of Self Assessment

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In our latest animated video we show how you can get complete control of your self assessment, when it needs completing and what information needs to be submitted.

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Translating The Accountancy Jargon | Accountancy Terminology |

Translating the accountancy jargon

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People usually go into business because they feel that they have something special to offer; a unique skill set or product that the market needs and a desire to offer the very best customer service to complement that offering. Whether you are gifted at capturing the perfect photograph, capable of building distinct websites or have…

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Anti Money Laundering Compliance | AML Compliance | Help with Anti Money Laundering | What is AML

Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

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Anti Money Laundering (AML) is a set of laws and regulations that were formed to prevent criminal activity whereby people disguise legally obtained funds as legitimate income. Whilst AML only actually covers a small range of accountancy transactions and criminal behaviour, the implications of such activity can be incredibly broad. Why Is AML Important to…

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An Update on MTD | Making Tax Digital | Advice on Making Tax Digital | Accountancy Support with MTD | What is MTD

An Update on Making Tax Digital (MTD)

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Making Tax Digital (MTD) was first introduced during the Spring Budget of 2015, its aim was to completely negate the need for an annual tax return. Instead, taxpayers would have all their information loaded directly onto a digital tax account. Alongside this, businesses would only have to worry about paying one simple business tax. The…

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Christmas Shutdown | Merry Christmas | Stepping Stones Accountancy

Christmas Shutdown

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As we draw to a close on a very unusual year, the team at Stepping Stones would like to wish everybody a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. We thank you for your support this year and look forward to working with you again in 2021. Our offices will be closed from Thursday 24th…

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Managing Cashflow

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In our latest animated video we show how with a little bit of help from your accountant and a cashflow forecast report, you can budget for new equipment that is needed in your business.

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