31st July – It’s time for another tax bill
We are now nearing the end of July, and so it’s nearly time for many of you to pay your 31st July personal tax bill. …
Is your practice tech savvy?
The Digital Age. The Tech Revolution. Call it what you will, the talk about this era definitely feels like it has been going on for an age. …
How does your practice growth compare to your peers?
Among our clients in private practice the average revenue growth last year was 13%. …
These are exciting times to be an accountant
What this new accounting standard does is provide a one-stop-shop for every possible accounting transaction that an accountant may come across. …
Are ISAs dead?
Everybody knows about ISAs. In fact, it’s probably where most of us instinctively look to put our savings. …
Making Tax Digital Delayed
Here at Hive, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the big changes the government is planning to implement on how you handle your tax affairs. …
Tips for sending your records
If you are anything like us, you probably spend a significant amount of time bemoaning the fact that the years seem to be passing quicker and quicker. …
My friend says I should incorporate…what does this mean?
This particular question used to be a “no brainer”. …
Should I increase my director’s salary for 2017/18?
What do the new allowances mean to those of you drawing a tax-efficient Director’s salary from your Company? …
The airbed tax battle
With the passing of the most recent Budget, the talking point was undoubtedly the ‘white van man’ tax and the uproar that followed. …
Xero: why it’s the best for your business
You may have seen this logo on our website before. You may have heard us raving about Xero. But are you aware of how you can use it to positively change your business? …
The Budget 2017 Update
You cannot have failed to hear about the changes to National Insurance. …
The new “Lifetime ISA” is nearly here – But is it a good thing?
From April 2017 the government are rolling out a new scheme …
Maternity leave for NHS dentists, explained
If you are a Director of your own limited company and you receive a tax-efficient salary from your company, you will be entitled to claim statutory maternity pay from HMRC. …
Unannounced visits from HMRC
Unannounced visits from HMRC are an increasingly common reality and by all accounts, they are generally unpleasant. …
How not to lose to HMRC
Quietly, without announcement, HMRC changed its charter in early 2016 to give itself more flexibility and latitude. …
Why are you still paying someone else to do your books?
It’s now easier than ever for business owners to handle their own figures and really get a grip on how they are really doing. …
