Harry's hints

Overview

Welcome to Harry’s hints, a selection of articles that we hope you will find useful and interesting. Please note that Harry’s hints are regularly updated, so come back soon or bookmark this page. Alternatively, to discuss any of the issues raised, don’t hesitate to contact a member of the team on FREEPHONE 0800 731 5368 or by email to info@eagleconsulting.co.uk – we'd love to hear from you..

06/08/10 - Childcare Vouchers and VAT
With the increase in VAT childcare will become more expensive ...

22/07/10 - Phishing emails and the HMRC – do not respond!
We have received reports detailing suspicious emails which look like they have been sent from the HMRC, these are in fact phishing emails ...

09/07/10 - Overlap Relief?
If you are an unincorporated business, it is a good idea to review the tax computations ...

 09/06/10 - End of the Extra Statutory Concession (ESC) B46
HRMC have announced that Extra Statutory Concession (ESC) B46 will come to an end ...

07/05/10 - Volcanic Ash Cloud and the Impact on UK Business
If, as a result of the disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud, you are worried ...

15/04/10 - VAT Payment Deadlines
From 1 April 2010 all cheque payments made by post will be treated as being received by HMRC on the date when cleared funds reach HMRC’s bank account ...

19/03/10 - Beware – April Fools Day is VAT Day!
Don’t let the April Fools Day VAT deadline bite ...

08/02/10 - Act Now to Escape the 10% Increase in Tax
From 6th April, a new 50% income tax rate comes into effect for anyone earning £150,000 per annum or more...

11/01/10 – Contractors, Visit our New Dedicated Site!
Watch our new animation IT Man and Eagle, take a look at our special offers and see how we can help you…

28/10/09 - Contractors/Freelancers - Protecting Your Basic State Pension
Paying National Insurance contributions from your wages or salary builds up the amount of State Pension you are entitled to. The amount of National Insurance contributions you pay depends on how much you earn...

24/08/09 - Tax and Financial Planning
Tax affects so many aspects of financial planning. It is essential to keep up to date with any developments that may affect your business or look towards engaging expert help...

27/07/09 - Cut Your CHAPS Costs - Use Faster Payments
Sameday CHAPS transfers can cost as much as £30 each. With the recent introduction of the Faster Payments system sameday transfers can now be made ata a cost of less than £1 each...

30/06/09 - Make Credit Control a Priority
As credit remains tight, the importance of maintaining liquidity is critical...

01/05/09 - Business Payment Support Service
A service introduced by the government to help self employed people and businesses who may be having difficulties in meeting their tax liabilities...

01/05/09 - Individual Tax Pointers
NI Contributions, Company Cars and More...

01/04/09 - 6 Cashflow Ideas
Credit Control, Business Payment Support Services, Direct Debit, Enterprise Finance Guarantee, Cashflow Finance, Purchase Orders...

02/03/09 - P45 Changes
The form P45 used to record details of employees leaving your employment is changing...

06/02/09 - Salary sacrifice schemes can reduce the impact of NI rises
Workplace pension arrangements that save on National Insurance are set to become more attractive…

23/01/09 - Outsourcing - are you in the right place?
Harry explains the business benefits of 'near-shore' outsourcing rather than off-shore outsourcing to the BRICs...