Missed the Tax Return Deadline?

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At Mercian Accountants, we understand the importance of staying on top of your accounts and ensuring that your tax affairs are in order. That’s why we offer a range of accountancy services, including tax services, to help you achieve your financial goals. Our team of experienced accountants can help you with everything from preparing annual…

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OnlyFans Creators and HMRC Letters

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Are you or have you been an OnlyFans content creator? Have you received a letter from HMRC about undisclosed income? If you have, read on, and we’ll cover everything a content producer needs to know about taxes when making money on the OnlyFans network, and what to do if you haven’t disclosed your income and…

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Best Accounting Software 2023

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As a leading accounting firm, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology in the industry. With the increasing popularity of cloud-based accounting software, choosing the right provider has become a crucial decision for businesses of all sizes. In this article, we will be discussing some of the top accounting software providers…

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Tax year-end planning by 5th April 2023

On the 5th of April 2023, witness the breathtaking sight of snowdrops blooming in the woods. Marvel at nature's delicate beauty while also indulging in some tax year-end planning

Spring is coming, and the end of the 2022/23 tax year (Wednesday 5th April) is fast approaching. Now is the time to consider any tax year-end planning opportunities and ensure you don’t waste any of tax allowances or exemptions. We have broken this guide into helpful sections: Personal circumstances differ, so if you have any questions…

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Should I set up as a sole trader or limited company?

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There are three main legal structures for starting a business: sole trader, partnership, and limited company. Deciding which structure to choose can have a significant impact on your business, so it’s important to consider the pros and cons of each option before making a decision. Sole trader Partnership Limited company The structure you choose will…

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Should I register for VAT?

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Business owners ask us Accountants a lot of questions about VAT; here are some of the common ones and some general guidance. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax imposed by the UK government on the sale of goods and services. If your business has a turnover of more than £85,000 in a 12-month period,…

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Self-Assessment: Information Required

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Checklist Please complete and return one of our self-assessment checklists, available here as an Excel version or PDF version. Employment If you were employed, including through your own company, please provide your P60 or P45 (if employment ended), which shows gross salary, tax deducted and any student loan deductions. If you received P11D benefits in…

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Charitable giving and Tax

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Many people give money to charity, however, only half of them are taking advantage of the Gift Aid scheme. Let’s consider how a taxpayer can donate to charity tax-efficiently. Giving through Gift Aid is a very popular and tax-efficient way of making gifts or donations to UK registered charities and also to local, community amateur…

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Employee Gifts and Trivial Benefits

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Employers can provide benefits to staff without incurring tax, provided the benefits meet the conditions. HMRC deem some small benefits trivial and, therefore, exempt from tax and reporting obligations. Conditions You don’t have to pay tax on a benefit for your employee if all of the following apply: This is known as a trivial benefit.…

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Christmas Parties: HMRC and Tax

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You’re organising your event; you’ve booked the DJ and the catering, but will you have to keep some budget back for a nasty tax bill, or can you order more vol au vents? When employers provide benefits to their employees, there are usually tax and National Insurance consequences. But provided your staff party meets all…

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