Before you start trading as a sole-trader you’ll need to ensure your banking facilities are in order. So, do you need to set up a small business bank account for your business, or can you use your own personal bank account? Unlike with a limited company, there is no legal requirement for a sole trader.
Happy Christmas from The Tax Man: allowances for your Christmas party
Somehow, December has snuck up on us again, Christmas is fast approaching. Presents have been bought, trees decorated, mince pies stocked up, and the anticipation for the Christmas party is building. Christmas is a time of giving, so what can you give back to your staff without suffering for in tax? There are a few.
Your quick guide of how to tackle the looming personal tax deadline
As the summer has truly left us, many of us are preparing for the winter months. That means cold nights in front of the fire with hot chocolates, a spot of Christmas shopping in your warm jumpers. Oh, and of course the looming tax return deadline! At Atkinson Accounts, we realise that this can be.
Quickbooks, Xero, SAGE, Tide, Kashflow, Pandle, ClearBooks, Free Agent. Which is right for your small business? Atkinson Accounts say there may be another alternative!
You only have to do a quick google search for “accounting software” before you are bombarded with hundreds of choices. All enticing you with promises that theirs is the leading, most innovative software on the market. Google “accounting software comparisons” and it becomes even more bewildering. This produces a staggering number of articles and lists,.