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Back to the Future Car

By Heather Bamforth

20th March 2021

COVID-19 Back to the Future

If you are struggling to access external funding, have concerns about your ability to recommence trading once the lockdown ends Heather Bamforth has some useful advice.

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Ebay and amazon payment changes

By Richard Woolgar

20th March 2021

Xero User News - E-commerce Update for eBay and Amazon Sellers

An e-commerce update for eBay and Amazon sellers and advice for integrating with Xero.

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By Grant Smith

20th March 2021

10 Reasons to Outsource your Finance Function

Are you looking for support with your payroll and VAT returns? Here are 10 reasons why outsourcing your finance function could be a good option for your business in 2021. 

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lateral flow test

By Armstrong Watson

19th March 2021

Workplace Lateral Flow Testing has begun in our offices

We have begun workplace testing to help slow the spread of the virus across the county and ensure our offices are Covid-19 secure.

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Importing Goods VAT

By Stephen Ferrie

18th March 2021

Xero User News - Postponed VAT Accounting

From 1st January 2021, all VAT registered businesses that import goods into the UK from anywhere in the world have been able to use postponed VAT Accounting.  This provides the option to account for the VAT charge and recovery on the same VAT return, and even applies if your business was already importing goods into the UK.  

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Holiday and Lodge Parks

By Alex Nicholson

17th March 2021

Caravan and Lodge Sales VAT reimbursement agreed by HMRC

In a significant victory for one Caravan Park Group, BHHPA member, Armstrong Watson, has been given HMRC’s agreement to a new form of valuation and VAT treatment for removable contents sold as parts of caravans and lodges, which could lead to substantial reimbursements for other holiday park businesses.

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Tax and Financial Planning Tips

By Armstrong Watson

17th March 2021

Pro-active financial planning and tax planning tips for your firm - and for you personally

Our Financial Planning and Tax Team provide some tips to consider (subject to your own specific circumstances, objectives and goals) in terms of your business and, potentially just as importantly, your personal financial and tax affairs.

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business rescue team

By Mike Kienlen

12th March 2021

Will the proposed changes to pre-packs help business rescue?

Mike Kienlen examines the new “pre-pack” Administration draft legislation, set to be introduced from 1 May 2021 in the role of business resuce.

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signing pre pack

By Heather Bamforth

12th March 2021

Pre-Packs and the Proposed Changes

Heather Bamforth explains the pros and cons of a 'Pre-Pack' in relations to selling a business and assets of an insolvent business.

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Farmer with sheep

By Keith Johnston

11th March 2021

Spring Budget 2021 - what does it mean for the farming industry?

In the lead-up to Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget on 3 March, there was intense speculation as to whether he would announce tax-raising measures to start paying for the cost of the pandemic. While most of the announcements were to assist businesses and individuals still impacted by Covid-19 he set out the following changes to raise revenue in a bid to get the country back on track.  

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