VAT: The household tax
VAT – we’ve all heard of it and most of us know it stands for Value Added Tax. But did you know how much is applied to common household items – and the products that are exempt? Here, we explore the story behind VAT and take a look at some of the surprising products on […]
Celebrating Kent businesses
From sandy beaches, to iconic cliffs, historic market towns and thriving industry, Kent is a cornucopia county offering plenty for visitors and residents alike. As a business we are proud to work in and serve fellow firms across the Garden of England, and are also pleased to support so many varied and interesting companies – […]
When payroll goes wrong
Payday – that day of the month that so many of us look forward to and rely on. So it’s vitally important that this process of your business is carried out smoothly, efficiently and in a timely manner. There can be times however, when it can go wrong. If your company is a UK-wide chain […]
Goodbye 2016/17 – hello 2017/18
Dig out your party poppers and paper hats and prepare to celebrate the end of the year as we usher in a new 12 months. We may only be three months into 2017 but for those in the financial industry we are already looking ahead to 2018, as the current fiscal year comes to […]
Sage Perpetual Licence Changes
At AMR Bookkeeping Solutions we are always looking for ways to keep our clients informed. As such, we wanted to advise you that Sage are moving to a subscription only model from the 1st April 2017 with the release of Sage 50c Accounts, this meaning you will not be able to upgrade every 2 […]
Unpaid bills – a sticky situation
There’s a good reason why many say money – not love – makes the world go round. The bottom line is the driving force for businesses across the globe and is the thing that ultimately makes or breaks a firm. And for a lot of companies – particularly those in the service industry – their […]
Auto Enrolment Seminar
Automatic enrolment may appear cumbersome for anyone running payroll. A full understanding of the basics is vital for understanding duties, choosing a scheme and importantly administering schemes on an ongoing basis. Working together with The Pension Counter we have put together a comprehensive seminar covering the basics of automatic enrolment and how AMR Bookkeeping Solutions Limited […]
Automatic Enrolment for Pensions
Automatic enrolment is a Government initiative to help more people save for later life through a pension scheme at work. In the past many workers missed out on pension benefits either because their employer didn’t offer them a pension, or because they didn’t apply to join their company’s pension scheme. Automatic enrolment changes this and […]
CIS – Operating as a Contractor
If you are considering employing subcontractors to work with you, you will become a Contractor in the eyes of HM Revenue and Customs and will have to register with them under the CIS rules. This will require you to have a PAYE scheme set up and make monthly submissions to HM Revenue and Customs by […]
Wholly exclusively and necessarily..
How many times has someone exclaimed to you on learning that you are self-employed or the Owner Director of a Limited Company “Lucky you – you can charge everything to the business”? Unfortunately HM Revenue and Customs has a very different viewpoint and this is where the wholly, exclusively and necessarily rule exists. This […]
