by Sue Tupling | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog
Anyone working in the construction industry will be familiar with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Essentially, where a contract for work falls within the scope of CIS contractors are required to report and deduct tax from subcontractors at the rate...
by Sue Tupling | Sep 4, 2019 | Company News
Staffordshire start-up Pantri is spearheading the development of smart kitchens by reaping the benefits of outsourcing its accountancy and business support services to Howards. Setting up a start-up When Tom Cooper founded the business in 2015 we advised him on...
by Sue Tupling | Sep 2, 2019 | Blog
In mid-July HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that from 6 April 2020, IR35 ‘off-payroll’ rules, currently operational in the public sector, will extend to the private sector. The tax regulations are designed to reduce tax avoidance by contractors whom HMRC...
by Sue Tupling | Sep 2, 2019 | Blog
This week, September 2nd to 6th, is National Payroll Week. “But there is a national day or week for anything these days!” you might protest. However, there is a serious point to be made by raising the profile of payroll and payroll professionals in the UK. The Value...
by Sue Tupling | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog
If you’re a business with a mixed fleet of vans or even a single workhorse transit, it’s important to know how you should treat your vehicles for tax benefit purposes. Unfortunately, it’s not as straightforward as you might think. When a van is a car? A double cab...
by Sue Tupling | Aug 8, 2019 | Company News
In order to keep ahead of the ever-present threat of cyberattacks and to take our levels of client data protection to the highest possible level, we have made a big investment in IT. We’ve spent over £60,000 installing a site-wide connected mobility solution with...
