Oct 30 2018 HMRC announce 6 month MTD deferral for some businesses Categories: Amber AccountingMaking Tax Digital The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT testing phase opened up to the public on 16 October 2018. This means that any business that meets certain eligibility criteria and is currently using MTD compliant software can now sign up in advance of the mandatory adoption date of 1 April 2019. HMRC has also announced a more
Sep 26 2018 Making Tax Digital – choosing the right software for you and your business Categories: Amber AccountingMaking Tax Digital As Making Tax Digital (MTD) draws ever closer, more software providers are engaging with HMRC to test their software for functional compliance with MTD. HMRC have recently published a list of suppliers who are currently working on pilot schemes for the digitalisation of tax recording systems. You can view the list of software providers, by more
Sep 17 2018 Platinum seal of approval Categories: Amber AccountingMaking Tax Digital With just over six months to go until Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation comes into effect across the UK, we are delighted to be awarded the status of Xero Platinum Champion Partner, the highest possible commendation for our commitment to service innovation and staff development. Xero is Britain’s leading online accountancy software, one of many more
Sep 14 2018 Are you ready for Making Tax Digital? Categories: Amber AccountingMaking Tax Digital HMRC have embarked on a massive project, Making Tax Digital (MTD), to insist that most businesses, including sole traders and landlords, keep their accounting records using computer software. The aim is that the software will automatically update HMRC with relevant data on their business income and expenses on a quarterly basis. From April 2019 VAT more
Jul 5 2018 We’ve got it Figured Categories: AgricultureAmber Accounting EQ are delighted to be recognised as the UK’s first Gold Partner with cloud farm financial management provider – Figured (www.figured.com), which launched in the UK this month. Figured was established in New Zealand and now also operates in Australia and the US. The UK market is one they were keen to move into and we more
Feb 27 2018 National Minimum Wage Rises Categories: Amber AccountingPayroll The National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW) rates are increasing from 1 April 2018. Employers need to ensure they are paying their employees at least the appropriate NMW or NLW rate. You can find the new rates in the table below: * introduced and applies from 1 April 2016 **for apprentices under more
Feb 9 2018 Have you considered using Cloud Accounting software? Categories: Amber AccountingMaking Tax Digital The 31st of January is a stressful time for accountants and for some businesses. If you left the preparation of your accounts and tax returns to the last minute then you may have found that you had an unexpected tax bill and little time to find the cash to pay it. The impact on your more
Dec 11 2017 Important information about changes to paying HMRC Categories: Amber AccountingTaxation HMRC are making some important changes to the way they accept payments. Please make sure you are aware of these changes and the dates they come into action which can be found below. At the Post Office You won’t be able to pay at the Post Office from 15 December 2017. Where electronic payment is more
