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Funding For Farmers in February
21st February 2023From 7 February farmers and land managers can submit new applications for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, rewarding them for their actions to protect and improve their natural environment.
Also posted in Financing, KashFlow Tagged accountancy, accountancy in Bedford, accountant, countryside, countryside stewardship, farmers, higher tier, land ownerSuper Deduction
20th September 2022Businesses will now benefit from a new capital allowance ‘super-deduction’ and first year allowance.
The hope is that these will provide companies with a stronger incentive to make qualifying investments and bring forward planned investments for future years.
Scammers Pretending To Be HMRC
27th June 2022Did you know that scammers are now using number spoofing to make your phone display ‘HMRC’ as the sender, instead of a phone number?
Phishing emails are now looking much more official by using the name of a genuine HMRC employee.
Sole Trader or a Limited Company?
26th April 2022Written by Helen Tomlinson
Decisions, decisions.
At Simas we look at your individual circumstances, goals and aspirations. Our client centred approach means you will get the best advice for you.
Time to Switch?
26th October 2021Written by Helen Tomlinson
More and more people are purchasing electric vehicles in the UK.
At the end of April 2021, there were more than 245,000 pure electric cars and 515,000 plug-in and hybrid models registered in the UK.
How To Get Paid Quicker
23rd August 2021Written By Helen Tomlinson
In response to a few client queries about sending invoices and using online payment systems like Go Cardless.
Simas explore potential solutions to your invoicing quandaries, and how to get paid quicker by using software within Xero.
Apprenticeships – Are They Worth It?
2nd August 2021Written by Tomas Martin
They require time, investment and dedication . Can you afford these things? Can you afford not to? The benefits of having an apprentice are quickly outweighing the drawbacks.
Also posted in Accountancy Tagged accountancy apprenticeships, apprentice, apprenticeship, apprenticeships, apprenticeships in Bedford, college, MK College apprenticeships, training£500 Every 3 Months Tax Free Childcare
29th June 2021Written by Helen Tomlinson
You could get up to £500 every 3 months for each child.
HMRC is now reminding working families they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare over the summer.
How Cash Flow Software Has Proved So Vital.
17th May 2021It is now more important than ever to understand what your cash flow is and how to calculate it. Cash flow is a crucial health check for your business.
Also posted in Accountancy Tagged bank, cash flow, debtors, money, profit, Xero, Xero partners in BedfordIR35 Tax Changes
20th April 2021IR35 was introduced by HMRC in 1999 to make sure everyone is paying the correct amount of tax. The key […]
Also posted in Accountancy, Income Tax, Taxation Tagged Accountants in Bedford, disguised employee, employee, Employment, employment status, inland revenue, IR35, national insurance, NI, tax, umbrella company