HMRC focussing on rental income
Rental properties are an area that there can be confusion as to the legal requirements. Sometimes people believe that their property might not be making any money, so doesn’t have to be declared. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and
‘Small’ business may surprise you
An interesting fact from Michael Gerber, author of the e-myth, is that 70% of companies are One Person businesses. Looking at home businesses, this percentage rises to 100%. It’s important to consider this when looking at the contribution small business
Do you know someone who missed the tax deadline?
According to HMRC’s figures, there were around 730,000 people who missed the 31st January personal tax deadline. As a result, they will have been fined £100 – this is quite an additional source of income for HMRC, however it is
Running an event? The importance of follow-up
Today’s guest post is by Mark Perl. Mark talks about the importance of following up after an event, and shares tips to help you: It’s All in the Follow-up! 15 Top Tips The Follow-Up Call is essential to achieving event
The taxhelp.uk.com February 2013 newsletter
This has just been sent to our contacts: taxhelp.uk.com February 2013 newsletter Now that the 31st January tax deadline has passed, it is a good time for planning. There is no video this month, due to last week’s tax deadline,
Missed the tax deadline? You can still avoid a surcharge
Yesterday was the submission deadline for the 2012 tax returns. As the return is now late, there is a £100 fine due for the return (even if there is no tax due) but there are still opportunities to avoid further
Two weeks until the 31st January tax return deadline
If you have not already completed a 2012 tax return, there is still time to get help. I allocate meetings in the diary for new clients every January, and take on new clients each year in January. With time running
Remember the 31st January 2013 tax payment deadline
Many people are returning to work today, after the holiday break. As it’s the first working day of the New Year, it is also when I contact all our clients and remind them of the upcoming tax payment deadline, on
Happy New Year… the tax deadline is fast approaching!
This week sees many people returning to work after the holidays. We are now into the final few weeks before the personal tax deadline on 31st January, so my blog posts will be limited this month due to the workload.
James McBrearty awarded a 2012 Top Tax Twitter award
Just before the holidays I received an award from taxconnections.com, a Top Twitter award as I’d placed 5th in their global awards list of tax professionals. You can see the press release for the 2012 Top Tax Twitter awards by
Personal tax help in January 2013 – available 7 days a week
The 31st January 2013 tax deadline is rapidly approaching… I will again be available seven days a week throughout January for meetings, helping both existing clients as well as taking on new ones. If you know of anyone who needs
Season’s Greetings & Best Wishes for the new year
Many people will be taking holidays over the next two weeks, so my blog is also taking a short holiday – returning in the New Year. I am however working for several days over the holiday period, helping people to