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Online accounting

Well I've been looking for accountancy software for some time and one ideally that is online so that my accountant can look at it with out me having to deliver items to him as he is 80+ mile round trip.

I had been using http://www.arithmo.co.uk which

Accounts portal online accounting question

I started using AccountsPortal (after reading another thread about cloud accounting) at the start of the tax year as my existing spread sheet based accounts package was becoming too time consuming.

Ive got to grips with it, i think! one thing that im

Vat rate for landscaping on new build properties

There is often confusion about how and when to charge (or what you pay if you are a customer) on new build properties.

Here's what HMRC says:

You can zero-rate the work you do on the building itself - as long as the work relates to its construction.

What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?

Following on from a recent discussion about accountants that raised the subject of online accounting packages, I've written a piece discussing the merits of this approach to working with your bookkeeper/accountant and also linking to some of the popu

Buying tools and Capital allowances

I have i believe, been correctly claiming as part of my AIA (annual investment allowance) the full cost of all the major bits of kit ive purchased ie. anything petrol powered, battery hedge trimmers, laptop, van! etc

I have not included as part of tha

Are you a VAT cheat?

If you are carrying on in business and should be registered for VAT but you haven't done so (turnover over £73,000pa), HMRC has very kindly given you until 30 September 2011 to let them know you exist and that you would like to register and pay any a

Clear electronic invoicing

Clear is an online invoicing and time tracking service that enables business professional to quickly and easily create, send, track and manage invoices. With no finance or technical skills needed, Clear will free up your time to earn more money, enab

Van Insurance

any views on the cheapest van insurance thanks i am currently with aviva are they the cheapest

Can you claim for clothes as a business expense?

Apparently not if the information on the UK Business Forums is to be believed...but I'm confused by the answers. Do you have a thought, experience or example to share? http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=213348

Legal and tax implications of part time staff

Im getting to the point where im having to turn some work down, im thinking of taking my brother on part time, initially just one full day a week to help out with the mow, strim and blow 12 month contract type jobs.

He is self employed and has his own

Is a DSLR camera a legit business expense?

just got myself a tasty camera and hoping to claim it as an expense. would i be able to claim 100% as i can use it for before and afters etc.

Courses Tax deductable?

Does anyone know if training costs can be put against year end tax?  cheers

Dealing with HMRC

Sadly not a funny one -

Does anyone know anything about dealing with HMRC when they a) threaten you with fines, and b) are unobtainable on the numbers given, and finally c) when trying other numbers that work, are re-directed to the constantly engaged

Quickbooks Pro document scanning

Any body out there using Quickbooks? Any of them using a third party app to scan in their receipts?

I've been having a little look around for something that does this. I'd love to be able to keep everything in one place linked - always handy to look

paying self employed laborers

I run a small landscape company and when things get busy (March until October) I emply extra labour. This is usually 2 extra people but for large landscaping jobs it can be as much as 4 to 5 laborers. I pay my workers with cheque or bank transfer and

how to calculate your margins

there has been a lot of recent discussion about margins.

Can someone clarify  what they mean by profit margin?,is it the same as Net profit.

Scheduling/Invoicing/Accounting Software

Hi Guys

I was just wondering if any of you use any downloadable programs ease the administrative areas of your business.

Currently I manage about 120 hours a week, have three employees and still using a excel spreadsheets for invoicing, scheduling and

Accounting packages

Hi all,

Charging VAT as a subcontractor?

Scenario: VAT registered Grounds Maintenance Contractor subcontracted to VAT registered Main Maintenance Contractor( who operate on flat-rate scheme, if that makes a difference) to upkeep grounds for Residents Association through a Factor.  Residents