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As we approach the 1 April 2019 deadline for the introduction of MTD compliant VAT submissions, many businesses will at last be focusing on what solution they should adopt.   If their current bookkeeping system does not already have an upgrade that automatically provides this new functionality, they will be considering adopting ‘bridging software’.   Looking through…

  Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the hot topic this year. It’s one of the most fundamental changes to the UK tax system since the introduction of self-assessment. From April 2019, VAT registered businesses with a turnover of over £85,000 will be required to keep records using software approved by HMRC.  We have condensed the…

It’s time to decide how you will digitalise your records in order to meet HMRC requirements ahead of April 2019 HMRC wants the UK to be one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world, improving efficiency, effectiveness and ease of compliance. Their plans signal the end of paper accounting for millions across…

At Xerocon 2018, held Wednesday and Thursday last week, we heard how the number of Xero Subscribers has now reached over 1.6 Million Worldwide.   Xero’s focus on becoming THE Small Business Platform is greater than ever, with recent market research confirming how users of Xero really do save time, in some cases as much…

Reference to VAT Notices 700/21, 700/22 and 731 suggests that a business using Cash Accounting for VAT under Making Tax Digital will be required to:- Maintain digital accounting records at transaction level: Keep a digital VAT account using Accrual accounting; Cross reference Monies Received and Paid against individual Sales and Purchase invoices within their digital…

We are delighted to announce that two of our chosen software providers have just won national recognition in the 2018 Accounting Excellence Software Awards held in London on 20 September: Xero Accounts – Winner – Accountancy Excellence Awards 2018: Small Business Accounting Software of the Year, Practitioners’ Choice. Receipts Bank – Winner – Accounting Excellence…

It’s time to decide how you will digitalise your records in order to meet HMRC requirements ahead of April 2019 HMRC wants the UK to be one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world, improving efficiency, effectiveness and ease of compliance. Their plans signal the end of paper accounting for millions across…

Whiting & Partners hosted their first Business Fayre on Thursday 20 September at Knights Hill Hotel in Kings Lynn. The event welcomed exhibitors from across a number of industries including insurance, software support, IT, Land Management, HR, Business Growth, marketing and promotions. Each business had the opportunity to chat to delegates and advise them on…

With the countdown to MTD just 6 months away, HMRC have launched their online marketing campaign to raise awareness of the new system to small business owners. This follows some criticism from professionals including accountants of the lack of preparation, support and advice from HMRC ahead of the changes. This knowledge gap has been felt…

A recent survey by the ICAEW has disclosed that over 40% of businesses which are imminently to be affected by the Making Tax Digital legislation for VAT are not yet aware of the Inland Revenue’s initiative, despite the deadline for dealing with the changes being from April 2019. Of the 60% of businesses that are…