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Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, and as such, it’s vital that they keep on top of their...

Following recent government publicity regarding the provision of grants to encourage householders to make their homes...

The government saw a 4.4% decline in tax revenues over the latest financial year as a result of the pandemic. In its...

There were rumours that CGT rates were going to be increased at the Budget. These eventually proved to be incorrect,...

The national living wage will rise 59 pence from £8.91 to £9.50 from 1 April 2022 The Treasury has announced that the...

A little bit of free advice... How to avoid a double tax charge on your SEISS! We’re now in the middle of the period...

In our handy guide to tax filing deadlines, we provide a guide to key dates 1 October  Corporation tax payment for...

Andrew Hosking, Carl Jackson and Andrew Andronikou, managing directors at business advisory firm Quantuma, have been appointed joint administrators of Derby County Football Club.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is due to end on 30 September 2021. For claims relating to August and...

Everything in the digital ecosystem seems challenging for businesses. But if you are prepared, nothing can stop your...

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the creation of Seagrave French, see the founder’s story here. But what have we...

Job vacancies have hit a record high as the UK's labour market continues to rebound, according to the latest figures....

Can you remember the pleasures of the daily commute? Before the Covid-19 pandemic.   Numerous people struggle to...

The R&D tax credit scheme was launched in the UK to encourage innovation. It was used to incentivise businesses to...

Find out the turnover figures you’ll need before you claim, where to find them and how they affect your grant amount....

The disconnect between self-assessment and the UK Property Reporting Service for paying CGT. Since April 2020, UK...

Find out how to ask for authorisation, manage your client's account and how to send returns as an agent. Before you...

The economy is bouncing back from the covid-19 pandemic, with consumer spending expected to increase at service and...

The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch, compiled from aggregated payroll data of approximately...

The current crypto market has been in an uproar recently with Elon Musks influence swaying the stocks in unpredictable...

ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. This association has a community of 227,000 members and...

If you are just starting out in business, you might be considering how to manage your incomings and outgoings. A...

Double-entry bookkeeping is a system of accounting for financial transactions that has been used for hundreds of...

Gift Aid Problems At some point, most people give to charity in one form or another. This could be done by simply...

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, working from home has opened up new opportunities for other businesses, it's allowed...

COVID-19 has caused businesses to experience long delays when getting a VAT number after submitting the registration...

The deadline for the P11D forms is 6 July 2021. In most cases, this is a routine exercise. Due to COVID19, some...

Since April 2020, UK resident taxpayers have been required to report increases on residential property and pay the tax...

What is the definition of being classed as a millionaire? A millionaire is someone whose net worth is equal to or more...

When I get asked why a client should be appointing me as their accountant I always go back to my founders' story, I...

Finance Bill amendments Following the Budget in early March, the current Finance Bill was published on 11 March 2021....

It struck me the other day that we were approaching our 1 year Anniversary of moving into our new SFHQ Offices. What...

4 reopening mistakes employers are making  As businesses start to reopen due to the Covid-19 pandemic there are...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the restart grant scheme in his recent budget speech, the scheme aims to help...

As the pandemic began most people expected the property market to suffer. With the prospect of the biggest economic...

Amazon and Shopify allow businesses to operate well outside of the geographic area than they otherwise would be able...

If you move goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules. Your business...

There has been an unusual amount of support for businesses struggling due to Covid-19. But, back at the start of the...

Many companies use 31 March as the accounting reference date. Now is an excellent time to review the position of...

Based on the budget, an announcement was said that loss relief provisions available to both unincorporated businesses...

Budget The Budget came through on 3 March 2021. None of the speculated tax changes, e.g. raising CGT came to pass,...

The current tax year ends on 5th April, what should you be thinking about? Capital Expenditure Many self-employed...

We are expanding our team in the management information department with the recruitment of a new addition to the...

We’re always banging on about making sure you have a regularly updated will, if you haven’t done that then you should...

According to reports, the number of people leaving the UK during 2020 was "unprecedented". The Economic Statistics...

The tax return filing deadline for 2019/20 has now passed. Where taxpayers have struggled to pay any tax they owed by...

Covid-19 There have been few announcements related to Covid-19 support this month. There was an amendment to the terms...

When preparing a tax return, it is easy to look at a dividend statement from a VCT and think it's exempt and file it...

A business receiving support payments for Covid-19 needs to ensure the receipt is recorded as taxable income for...

One of the consequences of Brexit is that exports of goods from GB to customers based in the EU are now zero-rated....

  With the UK having been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak...

We've been planning something special for a long time! The marketing boys have had us all be movie stars for a day, a...

Let's look at a few things that have been conveniently forgotten about the rumoured budget changes... Of course, at...

As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are currently experiencing reduced turnover. In many cases, the...

The battle against Covid-19 is the biggest challenge we’ve faced in Britain in a generation or more. Beyond government...

Read part 1 here. I recently offered some advice on keeping focused in your business as we go move further into this...

The events of last year generated levels of uncertainty, and even volatility, in the day-to-day lives of many...

If your business invests in any kind of scientific, technological or, in some circumstances, manufacturing research...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced further business support for those in the retail, hospitality and...

With the country entering Tier 4, it is inevitable that COVID-19 will be at the centre our of thoughts, and with...

Bounce back Fraud has had an unexpected impact – and now new businesses need urgent help from the Chancellor. Let's...

Corporations are scrambling to plug holes in their budgets because of chancellor Rishi Sunak’s selection to quietly...

    Check to see if you can claim here!   You may be able to claim tax relief for additional household...

If you’ve had a bad year due to the virus then it might be worth getting your accounts to the taxman nice and early...

Always face the direction you’re travelling - seems pretty obvious, right? When you’re driving (or cycling, running or...

We do more than accounts. We’re business advisors as well – first and foremost in fact. If a client wants to grow...

Read part 1 here Read part 2 here Well, actually, let’s consider a couple of industries that aren’t getting much help…...

Read part 1 here Covid-19 has turned the UK business world on its head in many sectors. The government is offering...

Covid-19 has disrupted business in ways we haven’t seen before. Many sectors – particularly those with small...

‘Well that was worth every penny’ – that’s what SHE said! Picture the scene: A brand new client, it's their first ever...

Seagrave French is far more than your average Certified Chartered Accountants, we are owner-managed business champions...

If you were hoping for early retirement, you may have to wait a little longer. Ministers have said they plan to press...

I enjoy the Terminator franchise, in all its versions, but I’ve never been worried that it was a realistic prediction...

It’s really important to know what your gross profit percentage is to make sure you are making enough on each sale....

As you know, we've now moved into a new office! Our address is now the following: SEAGRAVE FRENCH LLP 1 POPLARS COURT...

Many business owners are also keen readers, holding small collections of books, newspapers, periodicals and magazines....

Most expenditure of an advertising nature incurred for the purposes of the business is deductible. This includes...

If you or any of your staff took training recently, here's an important tip your accountant should have told you!...

Rishi Sunak, Chauncellor of the Exchequer has made a series of announcements regarding actions the government will...

Thinking of rewarding your team for their hard work from home over the last few months? Here’s something you should...

If you’re lucky enough to get to the pub or book a seat at your favourite restaurant, please listen to what I have to...

If you have recently had a new website designed, or perhaps plan to, read on to learn a tax tip you might not be aware...

I’ve said it before, and I'll say it again. Running a business is simple. It's not easy, but it's simple. Running a...

More and more businesses are going digital. It’s common to see expenses incurred in connection with software licenses...

If you're a business working in the construction industry, this is important information for you and your team. HMRC...

Nottingham Council have a small business grant available. ACCESS TO THESE GRANTS CLOSES ON MONDAY!     Two...

So, you've come here for more information on the Bounce Back Loan. The name's pretty cool to have come from a...

Q. If I sell a buy-to-let property in July 2020, when will I have to pay the capital gains tax (CGT) arising on the...

Q. What items can be excluded from 'taxable turnover' for VAT registration purposes? When the 'taxable turnover' of a...

Some shocking news to you: Most business owners do not diversify enough. Most of their wealth is tied up in one big...

Gift Aid feels like a win-win doesn’t it? Donating through Gift Aid means that the charity can claim an extra 25p on...

If you’re moving business premises because you’re expanding the last thing you want is a capital gains tax bill to put...

That’s what Puff Daddy said, and please forgive the Stateside reference. Cash really is king when you run a business...

The new tax year starts on Friday and so for the owner-managed business its time to sort out your remuneration for...

So if you’re looking to attract investment in your company, is there anything you can do to improve the chances? Well,...