Inform Accounting Blog

Manage your team’s annual leave with BrightPay Connect

Choosing the right structure for your business

Selling online can be a minefield, let your accountant guide you through it!

Getting connected means getting paid - integrate your payment systems with Xero

HMRC guidance on collecting debts

Unexpected tax bills on horizon from coronavirus grants

Delay to EU’s e-commerce directive raises questions for UK business

The implications of furlough fraud

£20 million in new grants to support small businesses

Amazon hikes UK seller fees in response to digital services tax

Eat Out to Help Scheme - Should you be paying VAT on the full bill?

Live page: Accounting advice during business disruption

VAT and fuel costs on electric cars

'Thank you all very much' - Cazper's Hair Studio

Reduced rate VAT for the hospitality and tourism sector

Creating your annual budget can be as easy as 1...2...3...

COVID Mini Budget 2020

HMRC are suiting up to crack down on abuse of the CJRS scheme

Missed your VAT deferral? You may be able to claim it back...

Avoid the shock - SEISS grants ARE taxable

Common ‘sins’ your accountant could be committing

More updates to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

How to teach your children the importance of money management

Sink or swim - saving your business from financial collapse

Tax charges on company vans

Calculating statutory redundancy pay

Get to grips with the Self Employment Income Support Scheme

Surviving in times of crisis: a simple 5 step process

Small business loan support: Bounce Back Loan Scheme, and CBILS through Funding Options

Everything we’re doing to support you and your business right now

SWOT: a simple tool to help make your business future proof

Customer case study: AMS Mortgages

Customer case study: Neate & Pugh

Budget 2020 News

Budget 2020- Entrepreneurs Relief at risk?

Customer case study: Probe UK

Inform helps specialist recruitment firm make more informed financial decisions

CGT Reliefs

Take a look around our new offices...

Take on the tax year and win: Five ways to make your money go further...

Choosing the right eCommerce accountant for your business

Xerocon 2019- Everything we learned from the annual Xero conference

It's that wonderful time of the year......

Paying yourself a salary: What are the most tax efficient options for limited company owners?

Four key cashflow issues that could cripple your business (and how to avoid them)...

Get paid to switch your business bank account

How, when and why your business needs to register for VAT...

IR35 (off-payroll working) - small businesses exempt

Do you own property personally? If so you need to read this…..

Run a limited company? Here’s what you need to know about pension contributions…

Open Banking- a positive change for the banking industry

How will a ‘No Deal’ Brexit affect EU trading?

VAT rules are changing for builders - but good news, there’s a delay until 1 October 2020!

Selling into America? Here’s what you need to know about ‘Sales Tax Nexus’…

Short-term financing to support your business growth

A guide to VAT for e-retail businesses

Gift Aid- a quick guide

How to prepare a quarterly cashflow forecast (and why it’s essential for EVERY business)

“Give me a break”: 4 top tax incentives your small business might be missing out on…

Are gifts free of inheritance tax?

The VAT complexities of supplying services abroad

“That’s Entertainment”…but is it VAT free?

TransferWise and Xero - international payments made easy…

The takeaway tax: Why cafes and coffee shops are at risk of VAT mistakes

How you can have tax-free income of £18,500 from savings

How to reduce your payments on account

Got your EORI number yet? Time is running out to prepare for No Deal...

Made a mistake? How to amend your tax return

Why you should still register for child benefit even if you’re a high earner

Salary v dividend 2019/20

Letting a property as a furnished holiday let- is it worthwhile?

KPMG closes SME accountancy service: Do you need to find alternative arrangements?

Tax-free investments using Premium Bonds

Self-Assessment Penalties

Year-end tax planning tips

Take advantage of the Annual Investment Allowance

Self Assessment deadline - the clock is ticking…

Brexit Latest: Time to plan for uncertainty...

A fresh start for your finances: Why now is the perfect time to revisit your business plan…

Want to grow your business in 2019? Here’s how smart finance options can offer a New Year’s resolution to cashflow problems…

Going global? Here's how VAT works on international e-commerce sales...

Many happy returns: Everything online retailers need to know about getting your product returns policy right…

HMRC plays Secret Santa: Here’s the Christmas tax breaks you may not know about…

Pass on your house free of IHT

Exciting new apps and MTD updates- here's what you need to know from Xerocon London 2018...

Setting up a new business? Claim a deduction for pre-trading expenses

Is the Christmas party tax-free?

Xero gets a fresh face

Black Friday - don’t let it be a dark day for your business

Autumn budget gives 2.4 million workers a payrise

Five top trends in the world of e-commerce

Chancellor's Autumn Budget Announcements 2018

Xero approved by HMRC for MTD

Cash basis for landlords- when does it apply?

Rent-a-room: New restrictions

Overpaid tax? How to claim it back

Savings Income- how is it taxed?

Subsistence expenses – How to use the benchmark scale rate

Inheritance Tax and potentially exempt transfers

High Income Child Benefit Charge

Dividend income – How is it taxed in 2018/19?

Six ways cashflow forecasting can help your business

VAT capital goods scheme

Sending personal data in the GDPR era - 3 ways to keep compliant

Making Tax Digital- Are you ready?

Tax-free parties – how to exceed the £150 per head limit

Flipping – how to choose your main residence to maximise relief

Company car tax - why it might pay to go electric

Tax-free childcare available on school holiday clubs

Free fuel- is it worthwhile?

Making Tax Digital for VAT- what records must be kept digitally

Paying voluntary Class 3 National Insurance Contributions

Do we need to register for VAT?

Converting from Quickbooks and Sage to Xero? It’s easier than you think…

Number of tax refund scams escalating

European Commission- Extension to EMI Scheme

Top Ten Tips for Married Couples...

Mileage allowances- what is tax free?

It's almost here...are you ready for GDPR?

Catering businesses- how to be prepared for a VAT inspection

Jointly owned property- how is income taxed?

Pensions- Protect your lifetime allowance

Being ready for Making Tax Digital

Tax efficient extraction of profit from companies for 2018/19

Pension funds can be very effective in estate planning

Requirement to Correct- The deadline is looming!

Sian shares her experience in brand new book...

Mileage rates for landlords

Taxation of savings- what is tax-free?

How do I correct VAT errors?

Making Tax Digital: Why you need to prepare for the big tax shake-up now…

Tax-free rental income up to £8,500

An introduction to cloud security

Corporate gains – end of indexation allowance

Claim disincorporation relief while you can

When are Self-Assessment payments on account required?

How cloud accountants can improve your business performance

SDLT- How much will you pay?

Tax-free Christmas Parties

The Autumn Statement 2017 Summary- Tax Announcements

Macaroon Wars… Inform Accounting crowned winners!

What's the benefit of an electric company car?

Inform Accounting acquires Sutton Coldfield-based Jowett & Co.

Is there a Minimum Period of Occupation Needed for Main Residence?

Letting out your holiday home

Calculating your dividend tax bill

Xerocon London 2017 round-up and show highlights

How to prepare management accounts using Xero

Claiming tax relief for employment expenses

And the nominees are…

It’s official…we’re now a Xero Platinum Partner!

What are the changes to NIC and the self-employed?

How can a loan trust save inheritance tax (IHT)?

Buy-to-let landlords-the new rules on interest relief

5 essential forecasts to improve your business decision-making

A new start up business- what profits are taxed?

VAT flat rate scheme and relevant goods- What counts?

Inheritance Tax- the Residence Nil Rate Band and downsizing

A quick guide to Corporation Tax and trading losses

A quick guide to Capital Gains Tax

NI contributions for the self-employed

Property development- investment vs trading

Employment allowance- can you benefit?

How to set your small business payment terms

What are the rules in 2017/18 for company cars and the taxman

Making Tax Digital- Voluntary pay as you go

Claiming back tax on a small pension lump sum

Making Tax Digital- Extending the cash basis

The ISA Round Up 2017

IHT estate returns

Savings income – do you need to claim back tax?

Can I claim marriage allowance?

Pricing stories of small businesses

How is rental income taxed on jointly owned property?

Tips for managing debtors when you're self-employed

Reduced pensions annual allowance for high earners

Planning your business goals for a new financial year

Inheritance tax- residence nil rate band (RNRB)

Interest relief for lettings – the transitional period

Auto Enrolment: What happens if I don't comply or I'm late complying

Salary sacrifice after April 2017

The new Flat Rate Percentage April 2017

Are you ready for the increase to minimum wages in April?

Chancellor's Spring Budget 2017

Overpaid PAYE and how to get it back

Avoid These 5 Costly Accounting Mistakes

Correcting mistakes in your tax return

New allowances for trading and property income coming soon

Update your Business Plan for a New Year

First year allowances for cars

Are benefits in kind taxable?

3 Advantages of Digital Signing for Businesses

NIC and company directors

VAT Flat rate scheme – is it for me?

HMRC tax investigations are on the increase-you could be next...

Accountants in Sutton Coldfield nominees of Business of the Year Award

Unlocking your pension age 55 plus

The new lifetime ISA- How does it work?

6 Essential Accounting Terms for Small Businesses