Archive for September, 2009
New National Minimum Wage Starts Tomorrow
A timely reminder…Don’t forget that the new minimum hourly wage rates apply from tomorrow – 1st October 2009. This is something that seems to slip by business owners without them realizing each year.
For reference the new hourly rates that apply for pay reference periods starting on or after 1st October 2009 are as follows:-
VAT Scale Charges For Old Cars With No CO2 Rating
I was speaking to a client this afternoon about VAT Scale Charges. They own and love vintage vehicles and display them as often as possible. These same cars are also used for business purposes.
The question was asked as to what VAT scale charge should be used…
VT Transaction Plus Bookkeeping Software – Changes Afoot!
I know all of you are aware of how much I love this bookkeeping package. Even now, it is unrivalled for ease of use, flexibility, multi-currency abilities, emailing invoices, editability…the list goes on.
This program has been under development for some years now and throughout all that time it has been offered to the world as a free program whilst it was improved, tested and extended in its beta form. Now though, this is coming to an end….
Offshore Bank Accounts – Anything To Declare?
Are you aware that the last chance to minimize penalties on monies squirrelled away in offshore bank accounts is upon us?
You have until 30th November 2009 to make a New Disclosure Offer. After that, HMRC gets nasty. They already know who you are as the offshore banks have now coughed names and details to HMRC of UK citizens who are customers. So it isn’t a matter of if – just a matter of when.
There are many reasons why you may be reluctant to come forward and talk to your accountant about this…
Another New Client Mis-treated By Former Accountant
It has happened again. I have been introduced to a lovely couple, similar in age to myself, and asked to help them out of a mess.
These trusting people had been clients of another local firm of accountants for several years and firmly believed they were being given a full professional service. However…