What do weddings and tax have in common?
As accountants we try to keep our information real and to be a little different. We know that Valentine’s Day was
IR35 – what does it mean?
IR35, also known as the ‘off-payroll’ working rules is changing from April 2020. It has been in the press a lot
What is bookkeeping?
And is there is a difference between bookkeeping and accounting? The process of bookkeeping is essential for any business. As
Home working allowable expenses
As accountants we’re always going to advise you to not stretch your business beyond its means. And that can mean
BREXIT: What does it mean for my small business?
The 31st of January 2020 is an important date for accountants for two main reasons…it’s self-assessment deadline day AND it’s Brexit
Car leasing and VAT
HMRC rules state that you cannot claim VAT paid on the purchase of a car if there is any private
Long-term tax planning and your children…
What was your dream when you set up your business? Was it that you wanted to work for yourself and
HMRC fuel rates 2019
New rates. Updated advisory fuel rates (AFRs) from 1 September 2019 for fuel costs when using company cars. Engine Size
Employing family…tax dodge or genius tax efficiency?
“Employing” your husband, wife or children for the purposes of increasing your business costs and therefore reducing your tax liability
When should you transfer your business from trading as a sole trader to incorporating the company?
There are long-standing assumptions around when it will be more tax efficient to incorporate and we explore them hear. By
Top 10 Tax-Free Employee Benefits
Providing a simple way of remunerating your employees and to reward them for loyalty can create an administrative headache. Finding
Should I outsource my payroll?
How many hours a pay period does it take you to complete your payroll? With April 2019 bringing in many
The best bookkeeping tips you’ll ever need
Running your business and doing what you do I easy right? Well actually yes, it is, if you’re good at
Why a shareholders’ agreement is the best way to protect your business
A good friend and colleague once told me these three valuable words – DEATH – DIVORCE – DISPUTE – and
Tomorrow’s accountants
Having recently read the published “The accountant of tomorrow – Accountancy in 2028 Survey” results, a survey conducted by
Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital Summer is over, kids are back to school and there are 200 days until the Governments
Data subject rights requests
As accountants who run payroll for many clients we could be receiving a lot of Data Subjects Access Requests (DSAR)
Our commitment to your privacy
In line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) we wanted to reassure you about how we
FIRST-TIME BUYERS & THE PROBLEM WITH MORTGAGES
Fascinating blog post from our client – Mark Jennings FIRST TIME BUYERS & THE PROBLEM WITH MORTGAGES Looking to get
Tax Facts 2018/2019
Keeping up to date with the latest changes in tax can be challenging. Access our guide below for ease.
Team expansion
2018 is bringing our ambitious growth plans to fruition, we have engaged two new employees in our client services team. Amberley
Planning…not just for Christmas
Christmas is a time for planning, what to eat, what to buy, where to spend the festivities. It’s also a
Which accounting methods…
There are two types of accounting methods and it is almost up to you, to decide which you use. The
We’re hiring….
Trainee Bookkeeper – Pontypool Salary subject to NMW Seamount Business Services Limited is a family run accountancy practice based in
Budget 2017: Key points
In a budget that was clearly sending a message that key British Institutions are safe with this government during this
What our clients say
We are proud to have supported our clients, many of whom began their business journey at the kitchen table and are now venturing in to premises and the realms of employment. Have a read of their testimonials below to see what they say about us.
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