As we bask – or, perhaps, swelter – in the sunshine, why not cool off in the shade and read our summer newsletter.

Now VAT registered businesses have been drawn into the Making Tax Digital for VAT scheme, HMRC has issued guidance on how to avoid penalties for non-compliance.

April is always a significant month in the business world. This year is no exception, with big changes coming in, including the extended rollout of Making Tax Digital for VAT. In this newsletter we look at those changes, explain why we are advocates of cashflow planning and answer the thorny question, how can you get out of a commercial lease early?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Spring Statement on 23 March 2022. With inflation increasing, fuel prices rising and the debt of COVID still to be worked on, we’ve taken a look at the main points that will affect businesses from this year’s budget.

If you run a VAT registered business and have yet to sign up to Making Tax…

All eyes will be on the Chancellor on March 23, when he stands up in the…

Welcome to Optimum’s autumn newsletter. We look at what the future holds now government Covid support has largely been withdrawn, the proposed National Insurance increase, plus, we have some important information, if you’re in self-assessment.

The government recently announced the introduction of Making Tax Digital for self-assessment would be delayed for…

Today marks the end of the furlough scheme, brought in by the government as one pillar of its economic measures to help employers and employees get through the pandemic.

Covid and the end of the EU transition are contributing to delays in the VAT registration…

Further guidance from HMRC with a sensible flowchart in respect of VAT and payment deferral. With…

For many business owners, bookkeeping is one of those jobs that gets put to the bottom…