31 January 2018 Tax Deadline

31 Jan is nearly here! It’s the tax deadline but have no fear! If you need a really good accountant give LeeP a try. We keep our prices fixed, we are not sly. So go ahead and be merry Enjoy your turkey and even a sherry Rest assured your accounts are in good hands So…

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What’s New In The Autumn Budget?

In Summary, the Autumn Budget today impacts your business and personal finances in the following ways: Stamp Duty has been abolished for all new home purchases costing £300,000 or less. This means a potential saving of £3,500 compared to the old stamp duty of 2% on homes costing more than £125,000. This means that if…

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Christmas party tax tip

If you’re having a Christmas party (or any other annual event) there is an exemption of up to £150/pp you can spend and it’s all tax free! The conditions The total cost must not exceed £150 per head, per year. £150 includes VAT together with any extra costs such as transport and accommodation. The £150…

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Tips On Managing The Interest Rate Increase

A recent survey conducted by the MAS revealed that 18% of all home owners with mortgages didn’t realise that an increase in the bank of England interest rate might mean an increase in their mortgage repayments. With the recent 0.25% increase in the Bank of England (BoE) Interest rate coupled with further increases expected, what…

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VAT reminder

For those businesses operating the VAT Flat Rate Scheme with your VAT quarter ending 30 Sep. Remember to check your qualifying spend this quarter to ensure you are not caught by the new Limited Cost Trader rules. If you haven’t spent enough on qualifying spend then NOW is the time to do this before 30th…

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LeeP Accountant’s Top 6 Bookkeeping Tips To Make Your Accountant Happy!

LeeP Accountants top tips for a healthy relationship with your Accountant! It’s no secret that business owners have to wear many hats – and most would agree that the least exciting of those hats is the bookkeeper’s. A recent survey of businesses conducted by the ICAEW indicated that the #1 thing that slows down business growth…

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