Welcome to Striding Out! http://www.stridingout.co.uk/ 2013-05-24T20:46:31Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management Reasons to Register for VAT 2009-09-16T21:08:46Z 2009-09-16T21:08:46Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/reasons-to-register-for-vat.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span> <p> <span lang="EN-US">According to HM Revenue and Customs </span><span lang="EN">registration for VAT is compulsory in certain situations, but is also available on a voluntary basis subject to specific criteria.&nbsp;Depending on the type of business there can be specific benefits to registering for VAT on a voluntary basis before you reach the financial&nbsp;threshold.&nbsp;The rules for both are summarised below.</span> </p> <h3 style="margin: auto 0cm"><span lang="EN">You MUST register for VAT when</span></h3> <h3 style="margin: auto 0cm"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span> <span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span> <p> <span lang="EN-US">According to HM Revenue and Customs </span><span lang="EN">registration for VAT is compulsory in certain situations, but is also available on a voluntary basis subject to specific criteria.&nbsp;Depending on the type of business there can be specific benefits to registering for VAT on a voluntary basis before you reach the financial&nbsp;threshold.&nbsp;The rules for both are summarised below.</span> </p> <h3 style="margin: auto 0cm"><span lang="EN">You MUST register for VAT when</span></h3> <h3 style="margin: auto 0cm"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span> Tax Services from HMRC 2009-02-16T10:24:33Z 2009-02-16T10:24:33Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/tax-services-from-hmrc.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data" /> <!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p> <h2 class="pink-bold">New tax service helps businesses manage cashflow through downturn </h2> <p> If you're worried about finding the cash to pay your taxes, a new service from HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) could bring welcome relief. The new Business Payment Support Service makes it easier for cash-strapped businesses to stay on top of their tax payments by spreading them over a period of time. It's aimed at businesses and self-employed individuals who are facing temporary financial difficulties and are unable to pay their tax. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data" /> <!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> <object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui> </object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p> <h2 class="pink-bold">New tax service helps businesses manage cashflow through downturn </h2> <p> If you're worried about finding the cash to pay your taxes, a new service from HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) could bring welcome relief. The new Business Payment Support Service makes it easier for cash-strapped businesses to stay on top of their tax payments by spreading them over a period of time. It's aimed at businesses and self-employed individuals who are facing temporary financial difficulties and are unable to pay their tax. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> HMRC Support 2009-02-16T10:20:42Z 2009-02-16T10:20:42Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/hmrc-support.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data" /> <!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><style> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <h2> <span class="pink-bold">REAL HELP FOR BUSINESSES ON OFFER </span> </h2> <p> Many businesses are preparing for tough times ahead. But there is real help available now to keep business fighting fit. Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a range of business support packages on offer to help them through the economic downturn as part of a public information campaign being launched today. </p> <p> The campaign, which will feature print, radio and online advertisements, has been launched to promote the new &quot;Real Help for Businesses Now&quot; guide on the Business Link website - bringing together support from across Government in one easy-to-access place. </p> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="http://www.stridingout.co.uk/file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CMARIAF%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data" /> <!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--><style> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <h2> <span class="pink-bold">REAL HELP FOR BUSINESSES ON OFFER </span> </h2> <p> Many businesses are preparing for tough times ahead. But there is real help available now to keep business fighting fit. Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a range of business support packages on offer to help them through the economic downturn as part of a public information campaign being launched today. </p> <p> The campaign, which will feature print, radio and online advertisements, has been launched to promote the new &quot;Real Help for Businesses Now&quot; guide on the Business Link website - bringing together support from across Government in one easy-to-access place. </p> Business Expenses 2008-06-08T13:56:25Z 2008-06-08T13:56:25Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/business-expenses.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Whatever type of business you run, whether it is a limited company, partnership or you are self-employed, when completing your tax returns you need to consider which business expenses are allowable and can be claimed against your taxable income.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span> </p> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> <p> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Whatever type of business you run, whether it is a limited company, partnership or you are self-employed, when completing your tax returns you need to consider which business expenses are allowable and can be claimed against your taxable income.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> </span> </p> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> Online Payment Options 2008-06-08T13:54:01Z 2008-06-08T13:54:01Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/online-payment-options.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p>As the internet continues to grow, customers increasingly expect to be able to order and pay for their goods online.</p> <p>As the internet continues to grow, customers increasingly expect to be able to order and pay for their goods online.</p> National Insurance 2008-06-08T13:46:56Z 2008-06-08T13:46:56Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/national-insurance.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> Most people who work have to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs). </p> <p> Most people who work have to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs). </p> Capital Allowances 2008-06-08T12:54:43Z 2008-06-08T12:54:43Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/capital-allowances.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> When you purchase fixed assets, such as equipment, you cannot claim them as a tax deduction in your accounts because they are a capital expense. </p> <p> When you purchase fixed assets, such as equipment, you cannot claim them as a tax deduction in your accounts because they are a capital expense. </p> VAT 2008-06-08T12:51:02Z 2008-06-08T12:51:02Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/vat.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that applies to most business transactions involving the transfer of goods or services. </p> <p> Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that applies to most business transactions involving the transfer of goods or services. </p> Income Self Tax Assessment 2008-06-08T12:44:59Z 2008-06-08T12:44:59Z http://www.stridingout.co.uk/managing-account-and-legal-requirements/income-self-tax-assessment.html Heather Wilkinson [email protected] <p> For the self-employed there is a different system of paying tax and this is called Self Assessment. </p> <p> For the self-employed there is a different system of paying tax and this is called Self Assessment. </p>