Claiming the marriage tax allowance
February 24, 2020
WHAT IS THE MARRIAGE TAX ALLOWANCE AND CAN I CLAIM IT?
A tax break this often overlooked (estimates put the number of missed claims at more than 2 million) is the marriage tax allowance. This tax allowance was introduced from 6 April 2015 and is for couples who are ma...
What tax relief can I get for a Christmas Party?
November 26, 2019
Can the taxman/lady really be like Father Christmas and not the Grinch?
The good news is that yes the taxman/lady can be like Father Christmas in respect of your Christmas Party expense and below I explain how. In straightforward and importantly non-accounting terms th...
Should I be limited company or self-employed?
June 19, 2019
Although there are several different types of business set up structures, the two main types that the majority of people will consider are:
Limited CompanySelf-employed as a sole trader (or partnership if more than one person)
Choosing which of the above structures to apply ...
I know we should avoid using clichés but cash really is king and from the number of clients that I have met over the last 30 plus years I would even add that it is king, queen, prince and princess with far too many business owners suffering sleepless nights and anxious...
Let’s be honest with each other… Accounting isn’t rocket science.
With the advent of technology like Xero and Quickbooks, the ability to fetch your business’ numbers has become so much more streamlined, and once you have the right systems in place, you have ever...
Introducing Afresh Accountants - Our brand and how it came to be
October 18, 2018
It’s been a long journey, but we’re excited to share with you the launch of our new brand.
With our new brand now launched, we we wanted to tell you more how it came to be, but also about our founder, Mark Tickel, and how he came to be the face of Afresh Accountants.
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