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Jul 29, 2021

Do you understand your business profits?

Have you heard about the “busy fools” in the business world? These are the enterprises that are frantically busy, working all hours...

Jul 11, 2021

Contador Accountancy out on a photo shoot

It was time to update our photos for our website and social media profiles, something we were all dreading. As Accountants we don't like...

Jun 3, 2021

Key Dates for June

Some special dates for accountants, bookkeepers and business owners. 14th June CJRS claim deadline for May 2021 19th June Employers pay...

May 16, 2021

Looking for accountancy software - try Xero.

Here are some key features for Xero: Easy Invoicing Simple integration with CRM systems “Making Tax Digital” compliant Automatic invoice...

May 2, 2021

Free Webinar for the leisure, retail and hospitality sector

With the next phase of the "road map to recovery" a free webinar is being offered to support leisure, retail and hospitality businesses....

Apr 30, 2021

Payroll and accounts useful dates for your diary - May

1st May Commencement of £10 daily penalties for 2019/2020 tax returns not filed 3rd May Employers submit P46 (car) form showing quarter’s...

Apr 15, 2021

Penalty rates for deferred VAT scheme set at 5%

HMRC has confirmed that companies will be liable for a 5% penalty or interest if they do not pay in full or make an arrangement to pay...

Apr 11, 2021

April 12th - back to work?

Today thousands of people will be feeling a little anxious. After months away from work they will be getting up early tomorrow making...

Mar 18, 2021

Have you finalised your payroll for the year end?

It’s end of year for Payroll – what should you do? At the end of the financial year businesses need to undertake specific activity to...

Mar 16, 2021

Changes to National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1‌‌ ‌April. In addition to the new rates, the age from which...

Mar 5, 2021

Further Covid 19 support announced in the budget

The following information has been provided by HMRC, it gives specific details of additional help being provided by the government to...

Mar 4, 2021

Budget 2021 Summary

Individuals Personal allowance increase to £12,570 from 6th April 2021 but then frozen until 5th April 2026. Higher rate threshold...

Mar 3, 2021

HMRC help and support briefing

Following the budget yesterday here is a detailed breakdown of help and support Today, as part of the 2021 Budget, the UK Government has...

Feb 26, 2021

Reverse charging VAT - what is it?

From March 1st the domestic VAT reverse charge must be used for most supplies of building and construction services. (see below) Reverse...

Feb 26, 2021

Covid19 support for East Suffolk Businesses

East Suffolk Council has launched a new £2 million business grant scheme for the hospitality sector as it continues to support local...

Feb 26, 2021

A road map back to "normality"

The Cabinet Office has issued further guidance on which businesses will be allowed to reopen at each stage of the Road Map 29 March 2021...

Feb 20, 2021

Self Employed? Key dates re your Self Assessment

File your Self Assessment after 28th February and there will be a penalty The government extended the deadline to file yourself Self...

Jan 25, 2021

A sigh of relief for those a little late!

Today HMRC has announced that Self Assessment customers will not receive a penalty for filing their 2019-20 tax return late, as long as...

Jan 11, 2021

Payroll Specialist joins Contador

We are delighted to welcome a Alison Willett to the team at Contador. Alison is an expert with payroll having gained substantial...

Nov 22, 2020

Are you Brexit ready?

Only 40 days to go until the Brexit transition, here is another opportunity to see if you need to do something to prepare your business...