National Insurance Contribution Holiday Extension?
The FSB has called for all micro businesses to be granted inclusion into The National Insurance Contribution (NIC) holiday Scheme which was launched in 2010. The scheme currently exempts start-up firms outside London, the south east and east of England from paying NICs for up to ten new employees. In a submission to the Chancellor. The federeation said it would create 45,000 jobs. Read More
Christmas Greetings & Charity Donation
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National Loan Guarantee Scheme
Small businesses could benefit from cheaper rate borrowing due to the new National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) that was launched in March this year by the Chancellor. This will allow small businesses more access to cheaper finance. Up to £20 billion of Government guarantees will be provided on unsecured borrowing by participating banks, which will see borrowing at a cheaper rate. The benefits of this will then be passed on to businesses, which means... Read More
Important dates in July
19th – 20th July 2012 – Final date for payment of 2011-12 Class 1A NICs 31st July 2012 – Second Self Assessment payment on account for 2011/12 Read More
Tips for Starting Your Own Business
Individuals starting up their own business can be tempted to cut out the middle man by doing everything themselves to minimise costs. This however is not always recommended, as this can be a false economy. It is usually more beneficial for your business to hire a skilled professional to carry out the services they are experts in. Well established businesses will take much interest in providing efficient services for you. This is where long- term... Read More
Corporation Tax Update
Small company Corporation tax fell from 21% to 20% in April 2011. The main rate of Corporation tax has reduced by 2% from 28% to 26% in April 2011.It will reduce by 1% per annum until it becomes 23% in April 2013. Image Copyright Dale Rockell Photography Read More
Important Dates in March 2012
2nd March 2012 Last day to pay any balance of 2010/11 tax and Class 4 NICs to avoid an automatic 5% late payment penalty. 31st March 2012 End of Corporation Tax financial year. Filing date for Corporation Tax Return Form CT600 for period ended 31st March 2011. Image Copyright Dale Rockell Photography Read More
Emission Taxes
The benefits of a company car now come with emission taxes that apply to both directors and employees. These rates can be very expensive, so it is worth finding out whether the car can be owned by you personally, instead of the company. If this is the case, then you are able to claim back the business mileage at the prescribed rates. Please feel free to contact CJS if you require any further information. Image Copyright Dale Rockell Photography Read More
To Tweet or Not to Tweet
It has recently been quoted that ‘if you don’t use social media for your business, you won’t have a business in 5 years’. Well this may seem extreme, however you cannot afford for social media to not be considered for your marketing strategy. One large barrier for many, after ‘lack of time’, is confidence is how to contribute. CJS Accounting recommends talking with Business Coach, Dale Rockell, to discuss this... Read More
13 FREE Tax & Money Saving Tips: Part 2
Following the first of our Top Tips below are the next batch of our Top Tips for Tax and Money Saving – Always check your tax code and query it with the Inland Revenue, if you believe it to be incorrect. Check to see if you are entitled to a tax rebate – the Government has thousands in unclaimed rebates. Make sure all your returns are submitted on time. If you get a fine for late submission, you are just giving more money to the Government. Always... Read More
