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Do you know what VAT on purchases cannot be reclaimed? Most input tax incurred by VAT registered businesses can be recovered, however, there is some input tax that may not be.   A list of those areas where input VAT could be blocked is below: Where no supporting evidence is retained Incorrect supporting evidence held…

What is a typical day in the life like when working in Payroll?   Really, there is no typical day working in payroll…   Payroll is fast paced. It can change by the hour depending on employer (ER) or employee (EE) changes, or even legislation.   How Does The Payroll Process Start? A payroll process…

Protecting your organisation from cyber threats is more critical than ever in today’s digital age.   One of the most effective ways to protect your organisation from cyber threats is through comprehensive end-user training. Decisive IT  is Whitings LLP’s IT consulting and support subsidiary and we offer an end-user cybersecurity training service. This provides a…

Whitings are here to help in times of uncertainty. Individuals and businesses alike prefer certainty, however this is perhaps something there hasn’t been since COVID-19 and what that brought to us. Now, with a change of Government and their manifesto titled “Change” I think that we can all be certain that the uncertainty will continue.…

It’s helpful to know the common mistakes people make when completing Self Assessment tax returns (SATR).   We know that filing your SATR can often feel like a daunting task, especially with the complexities of tax rules and looming deadlines. At Whitings LLP, we understand the challenges taxpayers face and are here to help you…

The harvest season is now in full swing. Are you aware of the pension duties that you are required to perform for each seasonal worker?   Whether an employee works for a few days, weeks, or months, each employee needs to be assessed for each period that they work for you.   To assess your…

Different pension schemes attract different rules when it comes to making statutory payments to employees. The first thing to ascertain is what type of pension it is your scheme administrator is running.   Net pay arrangement Pension deducted from gross before tax is taken (for example Smart)   Relief at source (gross pay arrangement) The…

Company formation ID verification rules are coming. Long expected changes to the way in which new companies are formed have moved a step closer. Although the implementation date of the new rules is not yet known as the regulations are still at the draft stage, Companies House have released some further information about the new rules.…

From 6th April 2024 HMRC want to encourage more of the self employed to use the cash basis when completing their accounts and self-assessment tax returns.   The new cash basis from 6th April 2024 will mean: The cash basis will be the default, with an opt-out for those wishing to use the accruals basis.…

Members of our team are now back from an exciting couple of days at Xerocon London 2024. We can’t wait to hear all about what they’ve learnt about whilst they were there, including upcoming product launches!   Stephen Malkin, Ben Burtenshaw, Dan Walker, Peter Brown & Emily Haines attended Xerocon. They found that the main…