Let us help you file your self-assessment on time
Let’s face it, no one looks forward to filing their annual self-assessment tax return. Perhaps that’s why nearly 750,000 taxpayers missed last year’s January 31st deadline. Whatever our feelings about the task, around 11 million of us have to file a self-assessment tax return – and that means keeping abreast of complex sources of income and […]
Merry Christmas from all at AMR Bookkeeping
It’s been another great year for us here at AMR, with a move to new premises, new staff welcomed to the team, and an ever-expanding portfolio of valued clients. Here on our blog, we’ve discussed many of the issues that relate to the day-to-day financial challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. […]
Tips on account keeping for pubs and restaurants
Running a pub or restaurant can be a rewarding business but it demands huge commitment, especially at peak times like Christmas and New Year. It can be a challenge for pub landlords or restaurant owners to keep diligent records at busy periods like these, but it’s important not to neglect administrative tasks – especially with […]
Making Tax Digital – are you prepared?
The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has been the subject of much discussion and debate since it was first announced in 2015. As we outlined in our earlier MTD blog, the goal is to ensure that all tax affairs for businesses and individuals are managed online, ultimately cutting out the need for any paper […]
Budget update – from IR35 rules to income tax changes
This autumn’s budget was hailed as an ‘end to austerity’, with extra funds for public services and a cut to income tax bills for many earners. The news was not so good for some, however, and now the small print has been examined we have a clearer picture of the various tax announcements and the […]
Latest advice from HMRC on phishing scams
Do you pride yourself on the ability to spot a fake email and send it straight to the trash bin? Dodgy spelling and grammar, unprofessional formatting, and requests to ‘reset’ account information are all clues that a scammer is targeting your account, and most of us are on high alert for these unwanted messages. Yet […]
Introducing our new staff members
As a growing business, we’re dedicated to recruiting the very best talent to ensure a strong team of experienced bookkeepers and support staff. We look for employees who can combine exceptional professional knowledge with the ability to get to know clients and understand how their businesses tick. In recent months we’ve welcomed three new staff […]
Six bookkeeping mistakes you can't afford to make
With business success comes serious financial responsibility. You may have an amazing product or service to offer, but without an efficient system in place to manage your company’s finances, your venture is unlikely to succeed. Over half of all business start-ups fail within their first five years, and while there are many reasons for this, […]
Stay onside with CIS rules on labour and materials
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced by HMRC as a way of ensuring that payments made under construction contracts are subject to tax deductions. First introduced in 1971 and reformed under subsequent governments, the primary aim of CIS is to cut down on tax evasion by self-employed subcontractors. We work with many clients in […]
Bookkeepers v Accountants
Last Friday saw AMR take on local firm of accountants, Perrys, in a fun run challenge at Tonbridge Inflatable Run. The teams were made up of staff and a couple of family members, and having been rained off only a few weeks previously we were all ready for the challenge. Each team member had […]
