Finding a good accountant, not a cheap one
Around 20% of UK companies fail within their first year. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, only 42.4% of businesses are still trading five years after being set up – and those stats pre-date COVID. Typically, one of the main causes is...
March 2021 Tax Day Announcements
We all heard the announcements made in the 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. But did you know that HM Treasury published more than 30 tax policy announcements and documents? These Tax Day announcements were made less than 3 weeks later. No changes will be implemented in...
Will the new IR35 changes affect me?
New IR35 tax changes will come into force in the private sector in April 2021. As a result some self-employed workers, and the businesses that hire them, will have to pay tax differently. Are you one of the 170,000 ‘contractors’ who may have to pay more tax? Are...
What should I expect from my accountant
Your relationship with your accountant is really important. In fact, far from the bygone stories of the past, a great accountant is defined by the relationship they have with you. You should expect more contact than a one-off phone call that only comes at the end of...Follow Starfish Accounting
