Category: Finance

  • The Future is Here: Open Banking

    The Future is Here: Open Banking

    In the modern world Banks have a perplexing problem; consumers want more convenience (easy ways to check their balance and make payments) at the same time as greater safety and security (of their data and finance, especially post General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’)). A few changes have taken place recently as steps towards this, known…

  • Xmas Party Tax: What are the rules?

    Xmas Party Tax: What are the rules?

    Are you claiming all the expenses you can in your accounts to reduce your corporation tax bill? Company directors are entitled to provide an annual event for yourself, staff and your partner, and reclaim the costs, as long as the cost per head does not exceed £150 (including VAT), not even by a penny. The…

  • ‘Tis The Season To Be Filing Your Self Assessment Tax Return

    ‘Tis The Season To Be Filing Your Self Assessment Tax Return

    We all put off unpleasant jobs, especially with Christmas just around the corner. But while you’re buying your last minute presents or carving the turkey on Christmas Day, is there a niggling thought that you should be doing something important?