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Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-08-30

Alastair Wood — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:59:00 +0000

Latest collaboration with @acmasterpainter regarding VAT tips and savings on building works http://bit.ly/dyfYl4 #
RT @Savvy_Woman: Morning! I’ll be on BBC Breakfast at 7.45 and 8.45 -talking abt HMRC extending the tax credit deadline http://bit.ly/bBwOwO #
RT @JonnieJensen: Need desk space in an office or digital hub with like minded bus around #Maidstone #kent. Is there such a place or people? #
RT @ELInteriors: #ff for your accounting made understandable @alastairwood – Thanks for #FF #
RT @TravelStace: @alastairwood Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. RIP Molly. – Thanks Stacey Mmmm a holiday required perhaps! #
#FF Spitfire spotters in #Kent last week @Ken_W_Lloyd @wavecrestglen @Mike_Griffin_F1 #
#FF for quirky tweets @onmejack and @PaulWeston33 #
#FF for those with boating,creative and Kent interest @LightVessel21 – great boat great people #
RT @Resonata: @AlanRae: #ff @resonata – pleasantly aggressive young turk of data acquisition management and prospects – excellent barman 2 #
Sad kids, just buried Molly the hamster, she had a good innings. #
Great evening with @qjinspiration – 7 Secrets of Successful Networking – another opportunity next week – Something for everyone #
Lost broadband, and just when I got the mobile broadband (found) and connected it reappeared. Back to work now! #
RT @jogblog: @alastairwood Confused why a web designer is selling cases and stationery on their website? Clearly creative online and offline #
RT @jogblog: Who can recommend a good iphone 4 case? @toggleuk highly recommended if you don’t want to follow the crowd #
Epic conversation with client with too many spreadsheets – looks he either needs a bookkeeper or my help – bookkeeper sounds good to me! #
@toggleuk @Lightvessel21 is a great venue, did you see the write up by @RochesterPeople? http://bit.ly/bXN9dI in reply to toggleuk #
RT @CUSTOMLACEFRONT: Sale on Full Lace Wigs and Lace Front Wigs-http://fun.ly/2ur5 For those who want to change their looks… #
Just completed accounts and tax return ready for client meeting, looking forward to 7 secrets of networking with @qjinspiration this evening #
Lunch then a busy afternoon signing up 2 clients #
Thanks for RTs @bussroot and ELInteriors – useful info to pass on #
RT @wbs_accountants: @alastairwood … are my eyes deceiving me or has the HMRC website changed overnight – Looks similar but definitely new #
@wbs_accountants Pleasure to RT, hope your hols were good, August seems pretty busy for accountants if my experience anything to go by in reply to wbs_accountants #
@colinmccarthy Thanks for the follow,we may have bumped into each other last night, but not sure with so many there – CU at tuttle.101 soon? #
RT @wbs_accountants: Beware fake HMRC emails asking for bank details to pay a tax refund you were not aware of! Always check with your acct #
Working on clients first accounts 7/10 for record keeping, looking forward to completing and meeting up to advise on improvement and future #
@TheCocktailClub I find a boat with a point at both ends difficult to navigate, which is bow and which stern of @Lightvessel21 in reply to TheCocktailClub #
Missed a few people on LV21 at #tipple.101, hope you enjoyed too @Coostig @TheCocktailClub @BecomeKnown @MadeLabs and @Rochesterpeople #
Thanks to all at #tipple.101 who made my wife so welcome esp @toggleuk @fellowcreative and @onmejack, inspiring evening on LV21 #
@delicakesme19 Thanks for backing me up – annual return online is easy! http://bit.ly/bgFYCp #
RT @TheCocktailClub: @fellowcreative Looking forward to Tipple101 tonight on the Lightship! http://j.mp/bmFYvm Me too! #
Just added another testimonial to my website – glad to be of service http://bit.ly/979jWw #
Completing an Annual Return online for Ltd companies is not difficult – read my latest blog http://bit.ly/bgFYCp #
A belated thanks for #FF from @ELInteriors and @cgi365, we will have to meet up soon. A SE London tweetup perhaps?? #
Took HS1 into town to see client for 6 monthly review at his stockbroker with IFA too. Now working on challenge of minimising 40% tax… #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-08-23

Alastair Wood — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:59:00 +0000

Arranging to meet up with clients bookkeeper to tweek their records, so I can spend longer helping out the client and less time on the accts #
Have just done a little research on some companies that have just gone into liquidation for an unhappy client of mine #
@wavecrestglen I am listening out for the tones of Hurricanes and Spitfires, looking forward to meeting @pagroupuk soon too in reply to wavecrestglen #
@wavecrestglen Did we miss the Spitfire flypast, not sure which bit of Gravesend they are flying over? #
RT @ToniHunter: RT @bradleyvast: Anyone on twitter advise commercial clients on carbon trust loan schemes? ??Do you @Greenenergychap #
#FF @officehounds and @Ken_W_Lloyd for being superb hosts at Whitstable Tweetup and connecting businesses together #
RT @sbartholomew: Old-school friend, reincarnated as green, caffeinated, creative, college lecturer: #ff @onmejack – Agreed – great guy #
RT @wavecrestglen: Look out for Spitfires & Hurricanes over Kent this PM http://bit.ly/cigGvu Detling – Gravesend just after 1pm #
@CallTeam Thanks Lyndsey, we were up your way at Prestwick at a sailing comp in Aug, weather has gone off since then! in reply to CallTeam #
1st job today, a couple of engagement letters, great to be signing up new clients wanting an Accountant who “speaks their language” #
@thepurpleedge and great to see you too not forgetting @officehounds @PaulWilliams @shazulldemolins @lemezma and @Tooltweeter in reply to thepurpleedge #
RT @Positive_HandS: Is this how to clean a window like this? http://ow.ly/2s50N Very informative, great to see you at the Whitstable Tweetup #
RT @onmejack: He understands accountancy so you don’t have to #ff @alastairwood Thanks for #FF, very much appreciated. #
RT @ToolTweeter: I am off to Whitstable this morning for a Tweetup. A pleasant way to start the day! Agreed + family coming for beach walk #
RT @FonteDeiMarmi: 5 things need to know – designing a bathroom: http://wp.me/pqSPv-4m 5/5 for our new ensuite http://yfrog.com/3ms4dhj #
RT @Chris_Maslin: How mammoth a task is it to move a doorway in load bearing wall about 50cm? @Ediva_C3 moved ours 20cm – Lots of Acros reqd #
Higher rate taxpayer, make sure you get a refund if you make pension contibutions or gift aid payments. #
RT @TidyPlanet: Co2 emissions drop. To everyone, well done! http://bit.ly/9pBztv Will continue to improve if we all play our part #
@markchisnell Pleasure to RT, I sail at less than Olympic level 12/26 at RS300 Nationals,but like to see what our Olympic hopefuls are up to in reply to markchisnell #
Rent a room relief – £4250 can be paid by lodgers in your home without tax, anything over treated as rental income. #
RT @markchisnell: A good round-up story of Team Skandia GBR’s regatta in Weymouth: http://tinyurl.com/3yge7d4 #
RT @kentculture: ON: Artist working in #Kent? Call for entries for the Scopos exhibition at #Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope. http://bit.ly/96U1bg #
A great morning when you open your emails to receive a recommendation to a new client. Working on keeping existing ones happy today! #
No need to file US IRS Return for UK residents who are not US persons if US shares sold or divis taxed at statutory 15% #
Thanks for #FF Greenenergychap and @adamcowpersmith, may see you guys at Whitstable Tweetup unless I am decking as only dry day this week! #
Thanks for your recommendation @BecomeKnown and @onmejack #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-08-16

Alastair Wood — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:59:00 +0000

@FrancoiseM Anyone know how to clean old Victorian tiles in fireplace? //Mainly elbow grease – proposed to my wife while she did ours! in reply to FrancoiseM #
Sending another client “Happy Weekend” message of a tax refund, looking forward to meeting up with him next week. #
Emailed client explaining why tax bill down! Lots there CGT on shares, life ass policies+ top slice relief, interest divis. A challenge! #
@clicksmedia Thanks for the follow, good to meet you lunchtime. Int contrast between 90s video you suggest and 5min by ex You Tube employee #
@hlsbs See you are now working with @efficiencycoach, business definitely happening on twitter. @OfficeHounds referred someone on to me GR8! in reply to hlsbs #
RT @yanall: #ff @alastairwood b/c he tweets accountancy in your language. //That is my aim, to make it less mysterious! #
@hlsbs Keeping well, builders almost offsite so concentrate on biz properly again. Business coming in so pleased nonetheless. in reply to hlsbs #
#ff not forgetting @Fellowcreative @TheCocktailClub @efficiencycoach @LesleyAveyard and @OfficeHounds #
#ff Mates and people I have met and tweeted with this week @pagroupuk @clicksmedia @wavescrestglen @yanall @becomeknown @onmejack @corksnob #
#ff People I have spoken about the cloud with this week @Adept_IT_Ltd @mayos_tweets and @topaccountants #
#ff new follower and fellow sailor @StewartRedback #
RT @pagroupuk: #ff grt tweeps @ShropsArchitect @TenderManageLtd @Super_Secretary @alastairwood @DominicFarrell @Ask_Architect @babssaul Thx #
@robinbrittain Thanks for RT, and Happy Birthday too! #
Ploughing through involved tax return as need to explain to client why he has so little tax to pay = Happy client! #
Received reply from US IRS (tax) dept at London Embassy regarding my emailed query yesterday. Amazing service, look and learn #HMRC #
RT @EthicalProperty: New HMRC guidance on VAT & new buildings 2 B used solely 4 charitable purposes http://bit.ly/9yzsbZ #
@yanall Thanks for RT Bryan, I have just signed up a client who is subject to IR35 so interested to see how soon changes take place in reply to yanall #
RT @Greenenergychap: Electricity meter that goes backwards!! http://ow.ly/2oyAu Fascinating article about energy saving superhomes #
RT @ir35advice: IR35 to remain in force for ’some time’ http://bit.ly/cC5Fe3 – better the devil you know? #
#Brother 7440 printer stopped printing – trying switch off and on #
@topaccountants Are you on the cloud yet, I am certainly considering it for exactly that reason. in reply to topaccountants #
@pagroupuk Thanks for RT Keith, how are things, see you have a tweetup tonight. Pleased with new biz here, leads and networking coming home in reply to pagroupuk #
To my new and existing followers, let’s engage,I tweet about my clients accts and tax issues,#Gravesend,#Kent and #sailing – Any questions? #
RT @wavecrestglen: Sailing of Greenpeace ship Esperanza arrg. Leaving berth 1430, lock out 1500. Passing #Gravesend about 1700 today #
Another client proposal emailed, needed to dot T’s and cross I’s to avoid future conflict! Also advised on IR35 rules for Ltd companies #
Emailed proposal to an old contact and his brothers – glad he remembered me when thinking about new accountant #
Wondering if response times for emailed query to IRS office at US Embassy in London will be better than HMRC….at least they accept email #
RT @wavecrestglen: The ship I have arriving at West India Dock today is theGreenpeace ship Esperanza. She will be passing #Gravesend 1 PM #
Great testimonial from new client – Great to speak with you today – straight talking and just get on with things. #
@OfficeHounds Thanks for recommendation, we had a good chat and will hopefully do some work together. in reply to OfficeHounds #
RT @OfficeHounds: @alastairwood Lisa, an old customer of mine asked if I could recommend an accountant. Gave her your details! Thanks Maggie #
RT @fymd: @bigmadkev just remember that if you are Ltd and only bill one client HMRC will look on you as an employee of that client #tax #
Updated client accounts s/sheet to make sure enough tax set by monthly. May release basic one on Google docs as suggested by @ahmednuaman #
RT @TileUK: Double-dip recession ‘almost certain’. Oh, good. http://bit.ly/9zC6Ht Constr sector suffers from public sector cuts #
Just helped out client who was incorrectly being charged VAT when repaying an overpayment to him. £17.50 saved! #
Visiting client re year end accounts, lots of notice for tax due Feb 2011 as May year end. #
Visiting client re year end accounts, lots of notice for tax due Feb 2011 as May year end. #
RT @BecomeKnown: To anyone that has forgotten, #tuttle.101 is on tomorrow morning at 9:30 @thedeafcat in Rochester.//I’ll see you at 10.30!! #
RT @right_hat: @alastairwood 1/50th unleaded -no problem, won’t notice anything! @janehamerton 25% or 1/50 who knows! #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-08-09

Alastair Wood — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:59:00 +0000

RT @HarvardBiz: Going Green should save (not cost) your company money. Sign up for a free HBR webinar with Greg Unruh http://bit.ly/9rz8Os #
RT @janehamerton: RT @VickyMD: Hubby just put a “splash” of unleaded in our diesel car. We are now 1ltr unleaded 50ltr diesel. is it a prob? #
@SuButcher Scotland for me with good weather and midges occasionally, you? in reply to SuButcher #
More advice re paying self from LLP to another client who has just transferred from Limited company #
Thanks for RT re M25 @robocallaghan and @bussroot, also @OldMotherRiley and pleased to follow you too! #
RT @KMGravesend: Police warn of M25 gridlock: Drivers warned to expect serious delays on the M25 this afternoon http://bit.ly/cChVfj #
Special #FF to people who missed me while I was away @pagroupuk and @wavecrestglen, also @acmasterpainter for tweeting while I was there #
Good morning networking followed by visit to client to explain how LLP works in comparison to Ltd company #
Thanks to @kentpictures for recommending me to a contact of his who builds large 3D models – I like unusual clients! #
@SJABradley It was sunny when we were on Forth Bridge last week, how is it today? in reply to SJABradley #
Quick email to client regarding query on Annual Return, as companies have to disclose rights to divis etc – changed Oct 09 #
@pagroupuk Not “really” back but back on internet so able to tweet and check if clients have any urgent questions! Great time, good whisky! in reply to pagroupuk #
@wavecrestglen Been in Scotland, sailing comp (12th of 26), followed by family hols, no WiFi recep on dongle hence quiet on twitter in reply to wavecrestglen #
RT @bbcworld: Laura Dekker sets sail for Portugal in her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo round world http://bit.ly/caUXm0 #
RT @BetterTAX: RT @Taxback4Charity: To access HMRC’s #giftaid forms, go to Tax-Effective Giving website http://bit.ly/cxycy9 #
RT @TheCocktailClub: Few emails written/phone calls made, making up orders now Full time now or was it the end of August? #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-07-26

Alastair Wood — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:59:00 +0000

@SamSuttonReid Thanks for RTs Sam, see you on the water tomorrow. in reply to SamSuttonReid #
@RS300 Full report of day 2 http://bit.ly/ctGTNm in reply to RS300 #
RT @RS300: See full report of Day 1 here http://j.mp/b5v0lW Proof in print courtesy if Fotoboat that Alastair AWaccs.co.uk Wood was there! #
RT @RS300: Start line has been competitive http://yfrog.com/jpnf8xj That’s my boat! Now fixed and shiny again! Thanks Dr Rich #
RT @RS300: A scot drinking english beer!! http://yfrog.com/mfukpj then whisky tasting evening(apparently most barley sourced S of border) #
More sailing, more knackered but still 12th! Whisky tasting evening to round up http://yfrog.com/jqe3rj #
@acmasterpainter Not so good today, more like drowning. Had lesson in gelcoat application today after hit by another competitor! in reply to acmasterpainter #
Thanks for #FFs @adamcowpersmith @ELInteriors @Greenbearsted @Greenenergychap and @pagroupuk #
Day of dramas on the water, 3 capsizes in first race, one stop and reverse in 2nd and rammed in 3rd. Pleased still to be in 12th place! #
Advising client re expenditure before end of year to make sure max tax relief gained. #
@askpedia High speed train from Stratford Intl in reply to askpedia #
@pagroupuk I see you were on networking list for Cobham Hall, how was it? Good contacts? in reply to pagroupuk #
@jogblog housewives generally do not pay NI, so do not build up pot for pension etc. Vol contn quite expensive for actual end gain. in reply to jogblog #
@acmasterpainter Thanks for RT on Tuesday in reply to acmasterpainter #
@jogblog in which case you should pay voluntary NI contrib, if you think it is worth it!! in reply to jogblog #
Great days sailing 2 races, finished 8th and 9th, now 8th overall. Hope I can keep up. Superb sunset over Arran http://yfrog.com/1n9loj #
@jogblog Ref query on rental income, as investment income and not a trade, no need to pay Class 2 “stamp” in reply to jogblog #
@LesleyAveyard I’m up for a tweetup too!! cc @RobertaWard @pagroupuk @robjcameron @leesmallwood @ShannonBoudjema @MalcolmLeven @PanAveyard in reply to LesleyAveyard #
Thanks for follow @ukwoodlaminate we “could” be related @alastairwood! lol #
@pagroupuk Thanks for RT Keith in reply to pagroupuk #
Advised a client regarding capital expenditure before 31 July year end – my blog on what can be claimed http://bit.ly/bQXK2K #
RT @pagroupuk: RT @Ediva_C3: @alastairwood @pagroupuk Love the blinds Alastair, they look great! 1st class installation by me!!! #
RT @pagroupuk: Morning all, feels like a scorcher today….Glad I got new Ikea blinds up! http://yfrog.com/ngvvnzj #
@sparksdirect @alastairwood reckons he is in your “UK Business” list in reply to sparksdirect #
RT @autocar: Britain’s 1000 mph car is launched at Farnborough http://bit.ly/9Ywcl4 Brits at the forefront of record attempt. #
RT @RolandMoss: Commons Backs UK VAT Hike http://ow.ly/2dleV #
RT @jasoncobine: RT @wavecrestglen: @alastairwood Thx for passing on details to Jason>Glen and I have made contact thanks to Alastair. Jason #
RT @jasoncobine: is looking for a shipping company to transport 160 kitchen worktops from India to the UK. For a client. Try @wavecrestglen #
Thanks for RTs @ELInteriors and @MAJWeb, cannot remember which Wordpress site I found my website template on http://www.AWaccs.co.uk #
RT @pagroupuk: Can anyone recommend a premium wordpress template website? Try http://bit.ly/acT3QT or http://bit.ly/4nMRQ #
RT @Gilchrist_LLP: Small traders who drive vans have come under greater pressure from HMRC since 2007. http://bit.ly/bMNAlp @Taxation #hmrc #
RT @AndrewJDavison: 27% of businesses world wide have set aside budget specifically for social media activities http://bit.ly/98nGog #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-07-19

Alastair Wood — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:59:00 +0000

RT @PrimroseB: Check this video out – Sliding Door Enclosures http://youtu.be/_fvhyRFYrgc Trying our new bow front Aqualux later-just sealed #
Sorted out a couple of clients with problems on records, now signing off, get my list ready for weekend work on extension!! #
RT @politicsofuk: Parliament Square peace protesters lose eviction challenge #ukpolitics http://bit.ly/cWYhsd //@pagroupuk pleased I guess! #
Higher rate taxpayer, back tax can be reclaimed for gift aid/pension contrib for upto 4 years #
@pagroupuk In the final throes of the extension now, should be all but done by next Tues. Will just be waiting for office door to arrive!! in reply to pagroupuk #
Doing a mortgage ref for client, has anyone got a good disclaimer paragraph for covering letter? Thanks #
Thanks for #FFs @SarahFarrow @pagroupuk and @ELInteriors #
RT @SarahFarrow: If police can parlb on double yellows to get lunch, why can’t I? http://twitpic.com/25rf89 // I quite agree #
RT @ToolTweeter: 3 ways to enter; 3 DeWalt Cordless Drill Drivers to win! Follow us, RT this or register http://bit.ly/9CKXzU #
#FF helped me out and informative tweeters @BurfordVA @acmasterpainter @wavecrestglen @castlebod and @FalconForge #
#FF people having a Friday coffee fix @FrancoisM and @SarahFarrow #
#FF for green and blue political aspirations @greenbearsted (aka @kentpictures) and @pagroupuk #
Interesting Linked In article by @jasoncobine on What is business networking’s dirty little secret? http://bit.ly/cSMIsp #
Good meeting with potential client, may go limited to make most of £9k age related allowance #
RT @pagroupuk: Small announcement…. I have been selected to stand for Dartford BC in council elections next May (Conservative)//Congrats #
No logic to HMRC, some clients have been repaid overpayments from P35 returns instantly, other claims still waiting in post tray from May #
RT @kentpictures: Come to the studio in Maidstone for new profile picture £40 and a cuppa Pls RT http://cot.ag/amU5iQ /Highly Recommended #
RT @pagroupuk: RT @jasoncobine: looking for surveyor to see if detached house suffering from subsidence. Help!// Try http://bit.ly/aUU8wn #
Business Forward event Southborough Wed 21st, spaces available – Canterbury Christchurch Uni http://bit.ly/csFJ8F #
RT @SarahFarrow: @kentpictures anything you couldn’t flog, you could post to http://rec.ycle.it ? //I missed a Flymo on there #
RT @onmejack: Evening Nibble101 – 7:30pm Tuesday 20th July – http://eepurl.com/If57 – sadly cannot make this one #
@wavecrestglen @bussroot said try @alison_morton, and @falconforge said try Google translator in reply to wavecrestglen #
Submitted Annual Return online for a client – quick and easy! #
RT @wavecrestglen: HELP-can any of you good people speak French well? Have an e-mail I need to translate//I’ll try + have French client too #
Thanks to Paul of Big D Signs in Welling for signwriting my car rear screen – Accountants “who speak your language” http://yfrog.com/ev2pij #
Great to meet @coostig at Chamber event last night, no doubt we will meet up with @BecomeKnown and @Fellowcreative at #Tuttle.101 next month #
RT @KentBusinessDir: Networking Events in Kent: Chamber of Commerce ‘After Hours Club’ 6pm Langley Hotel, Tonbridge http://bit.ly/CkTYS #
@FalconForge Shredders are fun, but being a bit of a pyromaniac I also enjoy burning confid papers in chimenia, perhaps I will alternate.. in reply to FalconForge #
T @KentBusinessDir: RT @Adept_IT_Ltd: Installing new phone system for a company next week- saving them > £1,600 per month! – Well done Simon #
Signed up a new client and testing new shredder #
Helped out one of our builders with his tax return, hopefully some tax to come back… #
Thanks for #FFs @pagroupuk @BurfordVA and @acmasterpainter #
Registered for RS300 sailing Nationals in sunny Scotland. Looking forward to meeting up with the guys again. #
@onmejack Sorry, not going to be able to make if today, hope you folks have a great time at #Tuttle.101 in reply to onmejack #
RT @KentBusinessDir: Need An Accountant For Your Kent Based Business? Find LOCAL Accountants On Kent Business Directory http://bit.ly/cde7wu #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-07-12

Alastair Wood — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:59:00 +0000

@pagroupuk Thanks for #FF Keith. Sounds like you are busy in world of Asbestos. Have a great weekend. in reply to pagroupuk #
#FF For all you historians @CastleBod, great tweeter, I will come and visit Hartlebury Castle one day! #
#FF Great Kentish Tweeple @BecomeKnown @pagroupuk @Greenenergychap @KentBusiness Directory @BurfordVA @Adept_IT_Ltd @wavecrestglen #
#FF @MikeSConsulting for spotting the grammatical errors in my weblink and letting me know. Thanks #
For all you small businesses – how to complete a stocktake http://bit.ly/9kljNY , I hope you find it useful. #
RT @BurfordVA: Latest post from AW Accounting on how to complete stocktake http://bit.ly/9kljNY ,I hope you find it useful./Thx RT Charlotte #
RT @pagroupuk: New blog, removing asbestos containing vinyl floor tiles http://ht.ly/28IKQ #
Latest post from AW Accounting on how to complete a stocktake http://bit.ly/9kljNY , I hope you find it useful. #
RT @YLBookkeeper: #Bookkeeper required for management consultant nr Shepherds Bush Market ?1/2 day monthly.Anyone out there,pls RT//Thx 4 RT #
RT @pagroupuk: IMF slashes UK forecasts as Bank holds interest rates but BCCI disagrees : http://bit.ly/9ZBkbz via @addthis #
RT @I_A_B: #Bookkeeper required for management consultant nr Shepherds Bush Market ?1/2 day monthly. Anyone out there, pls RT//Thx for RT #
Hello to my latest followers @UKsealants @Screwfixdotcom @Clearbooks @johnkatcrittall looking forward to tweeting with you #
RT @DarrenTMH: UK rates kept at record low 0.5% for 16th month- 1 vote for increase to 0.75% http://bit.ly/aDIDn5 /Good news for business #
RT @Greenenergychap: Solar farms-do U have spare land? http://bit.ly/arMAqW Another income for farmers #
Waylaid at car service and bought new monitor for office and mobile broadband dongle #timewellspent ! #
Spending some time preparing own accounts while waiting for car to be serviced at Beadles Maidstone. #
A 6th form son of a friend of mine is trying to speak to #solicitors regarding use of forums, if you cld spare 5 mins I will pass on your no #
RT @Gravesend_Jobs: Gravesend Jobs: Ks1 Teacher Required: Gravesend, Kent “outstanding teacher” http://bit.ly/9f4K7t #Jobs @megsy1984? #
Use Paypal for business? Just set it up as a bank account on your accounting software – I helped a client do this on Quickbooks. #
RT @JustProfs: Twitter – How to Reply http://bit.ly/5PuK7j – learn why people don’t see your tweets./Learn something new every day-good read #
RT @broadbeantech: New vacancy: Special Needs Teachers for Primary & Secondary ,Gravesend .. http://is.gd/dhAvU #jobs #hiring @Megsy1984 #
RT @Gravesend_Jobs: Gravesend Jobs: Ks2 Teacher Required: Gravesend, Kent http://bit.ly/92SJ9n #Jobs @Megsy1984 ?? #
RT @Taxation: RT @BookMarkLee: CGT regime unlikely to change again during lifetime of this Parliament http://dld.bz/kwHE //Good article #
RT @RandDtaxcredits: Boom in start-ups: The number of start-ups rocketed by 19 per cent in the first half of this year.http://bit.ly/9KOGCM #
@pagroupuk As the householder I did not complete an asbestos survey, I will ask our builder later today…. in reply to pagroupuk #
RT @allaboutkent: Scrapped: Kent’s school rebuilding schemes: Including several #Gravesend schools http://bit.ly/aOY8e9 #
If you do not know your corporation tax reference you can always quote your company number to HMRC they are x-refed. #joinedupthinking #
RT @BecomeKnown: I have also redesigned @fellowcreative’s website for him: http://bit.ly/dhvYbt // It’s VERY yellow! #
RT @KentBusinessDir: @fellowcreative I’ll be at Tuttle.101 9.30am Coffee and good conversation..perfect for a monday morning!//See you there #
@acmasterpainter Fast and low maintenance, would love to go out on a “proper” woody keelboat if opportunity there tho’ in reply to acmasterpainter #
Finished letters to HMRC for client who is behind in tax affairs, hope they look on him favourably. #
RT @pagroupuk: Up to 20 million people in country work in buildings containing asbestos http://ht.ly/27que //Of concern for DIYers like me #
RT @Unlap: You can now visit the shop at http://bit.ly/dlBYJW and use voucher code HUZZAH for £5 off your order. //Cool T’s for F1 fans #
@CastleBod For bookkeeping software you could try Quickbooks, Kashflow or Xero, all straighforward, former PC based latter 2 online. #
@acmasterpainter I am a small boat person RS300, off to Nationals in a few weeks, but also get out on yachts when family commitments allow. in reply to acmasterpainter #
RT @acmasterpainter: New blog post: Painting galvanised surfaces http://bit.ly/dgtXpj including advice for boat owners #
RT @Greenenergychap: What can we help you with?? Checkout the projects we get involved with.. http://ow.ly/1Nm79 / What a mixture! #
Thanks for RTs re bookkeeper wanted in W12 to @ToniHunter @GreenEnergyChap @bushw12 and @TheCocktailClub – more responses welcome #
@bushw12 Thanks for RT re bookkeeper – right up your street in W12!! #
RT @sirgoldsmith: #Bookkeeper rqd for mgt consultant nr Shepherds Bush Market ?1/2 day monthly. Anyone? Thx RTs @AngliaSolutions @Bussroot #
RT @wavecrestglen: We will be shipping a 1924 Lafrance fire truck from USA like this one in next couple of weeks http://twitpic.com/22mms4 #
RT @MotoringLawyer: Negotiated speed down from 102 to 95 in court. Other defendant doesn’t look happy his solicitor accepted speed of 120! #
#Bookkeeper required for management consultant nr Shepherds Bush Market ?1/2 day monthly. Anyone out there, pls RT #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-07-05

Alastair Wood — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:59:00 +0000

RT @Adept_IT_Ltd: Have spent today preparing client’s data for migration to new server over weekend. //Hope you get out in sun #BBQweather #
Networking followed by potential client meeting, then helping client out with Quickbooks query. Now off to docs re bruised/cracked rib. Ow! #
RT @essentialpa: @alastairwood have you been introduced to @Xero? //A client uses @Xero, I was v impressed, now following them too #
RT @amyaccountant: Ready for VAT online? Useful HMRC guidance at http://ow.ly/25F31 with online or offline training. #
RT @BBC_TopGear: The Bugatti Galibier… Could this be Rolls-Royce’s worst nightmare? #TopGear http://bit.ly/dv0h75 //great pics #
Preparing accounts from incomplete records, will be better next year with help from AW Accounting http://bit.ly/5iprxB #
RT @TheFundingCoach: Gift aid income continues to rise: The amount reclaimed from HMRC by charities has passed the £… http://bit.ly/b0YqMh #
RT @adamcowpersmith: Kent Business Buzz, The Wrong Ladder From Adam Cowper-Smith http://ow.ly/254N0 Short and informative #
RT @OfficeHounds: @alastairwood Hi Alastair @IRUNCanterbury (Paul) can def help out with SEO. Great guy to work with! – for @emmaporter83 #
RT @SusanOdev: RT @mumsbiznessclub: RT @emmaporter83: does anyone know of any companies who can help with SEO?>> also @Becomeknown -good guy #
Putting together #Ikea storage cabinet for office, shelf missing #fail, wife on warpath to get replacement. #
@onmejack Hope you guys are having a good time at Tipple.101,I spy @fellowcreative in the background. PS Was thinking Ramsgate not Rochester in reply to onmejack #
RT @JustinNelson_: @alastairwood Hi! /Took me at my word, good to touch base, am guessing it is quite tough in the pub sales arena at the mo #
@MelJD46 Follows link to Moneysoft “Payroll Manager” http://bit.ly/9OMgWQ //Good software in reply to MelJD46 #
Claiming VAT on desk and chair this quarter-paid today. Also get tax relief thro’ £100k Annual Investment All’nce #
@pagroupuk Thanks for RT Keith, you must have met Len (Britstock) and Phil. Hope today’s seminar was interesting! lol #
RT @britstockphoto: Britstock Photo | #18726 | http://post.ly/lJl2 //Royalty free pic by my friend Phil Erswell! #
Confirmed with client that delayed voluntary VAT Regn approved, HMRC just want to know status until then – “dormant” #
RT @RealSellingST: @QJinspiration will be one of 3 business profiles at netLinked Ashford tomorrow am -why not join us http://lnkd.in/nayBAD #
RT @Adept_IT_Ltd: Two million more Britons come online in the last 12 months. http://bit.ly/cRtUEQ //mainly the over 50s #
@OfficeHounds #watercoolermoment – just had a chilled glass from our new fridge, about to install myself at my new desk-pic when chair comes in reply to OfficeHounds #
RT @pagroupuk: 10% of people born in the 40s who became carpenters will die from asbestos related illnesses #asbestosawareness //Scary stat #
@CastleBod Re charity bookkeeping, I am a charity trustee and have prepared SORP accs in that capacity. Happy to help,contact details on bio in reply to CastleBod #
In communication with Insolvency Practitioner to help out client with letter from HMRC. #
RT @Wallstroker: Next door have had the builders in for 3 months-bored now! // Ours have been in 4 months now, wonder how our neighbours are #
@MelJD46 Try using Moneysoft payroll, much better than HMRC offerings and cheap too. Download and go, looks a bit like a spreadsheet. in reply to MelJD46 #
RT @allaboutkent: Hornby opens archive to visitors: Hornby is opening a visitor centre in #Margate #Kent http://bit.ly/chiifm #
RT @cityjournalism: Any City Journalism alumni willing/able to speak at journalism careers talk-Gravesend Grammar Sch12/7 am? Pls DM if Yes #
RT @emwilco: Just back from intro to daughter’s secondary school….quite cross//ditto from sons 2ndry school v impressed #Gravesend Grammar #
Welcome to new followers feel free to say Hi! @anders1156 @RolandMoss @PaulWilliams @CastleBod @asadistribution & @JustinNelson_ #
Moved into new bedroom in extension tonight, I wonder how well I will sleep, looking forward to waking up to view #
RT @yanall: RT @alastairwood: Good article on new capital gains tax rules http://bit.ly/9wbv48 >>must read unless u r carrying signif losses #
A rather good article on new capital gains tax rules http://bit.ly/9wbv48 if I do say so myself #
Just emailed client explaining the quirks of UK accounts which are inconsistent, and then the fact that taxable profits are different too! #
@bigstrides I am a Tweetup terrorist, ie arrg a meet at someone elses event (exhibs etc). V successful so far + enjoyable, so might try it! in reply to bigstrides #
RT @bigstrides: Free this Thursday pm for a leisurely Netwalk along Thames followed by cool drink? http://bit.ly/aq3Btk //Need one in Kent! #
Registering client for Corporation tax with HMRC and dealing with online VAT registration, if only HMRC would do everything online! #
Capital gains tax from June 2010- if your gain will make you a higher rate taxpayer read http://bit.ly/9wbv48 #
Capital gains tax from June 2010 – if your gain will make you a higher rate taxpayer read http://bit.ly/9wbv48 #
RT @pagroupuk: RT @acmasterpainter: Click on the Owl launch button > Settings, Preferences > uncheck “Use Twitter Web RTs”. Done it-thanks! #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-06-28

Alastair Wood — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:59:00 +0000

@simonluck Sorry was offline yesterday, off on an exciting (or not!) tax update course in Canterbury so not able to RT. #
Thanks for #FF from @pagroupuk @esielectrical @bussroot @dotunadeoye @thepurpleedge @Rochesterpeople @scattyjan #
@wavecrestglen Got on v well with Keith the scrap metal man in #Gravesend, well worth the visit ££. They were shut for the England game! in reply to wavecrestglen #
RT @sbartholomew: Not generous-no chg I know of “@HenrysmumUK: Anyone know how the new budget affects Maternity All’nce for self emp mums?” #
@wavecrestglen I found his yard but all locked up, am guessing early afternoon for the football!! Picked up tiles in Gravesend tho’ in reply to wavecrestglen #
Great to meet @wavecrestglen earlier today, thanks for the directions to your neighbour, but shut for football I am guessing! #
RTs appreciated @pagroupuk @Englishmedia @CarAccidentAid @robinbrittain @yanall #
Thanks for RTs of my #junebudget post http://bit.ly/cUOzGp also in Rochester People http://bit.ly/bX4iSD courtesy of @scattyjan #
RT @KentBusinessDir: 67 SEO Pointers for Blogging Beginners – a free guide http://bit.ly/aSwZ0i Some good advice here #
RT @nsw105: Uk’s Top Temp yesterday is 27.8C in Gravesend, Kent. The lowest is 4.3C in Tulloch Bridge // Agreed it was hot here! #
@onimitch Have you tried registering for VAT online, normally only takes a couple of weeks. Let me know if I can help in reply to onimitch #
RT @alastairwood: Fame at last – my #junebudget post gets an acknowledgement in “Rochester People” news http://bit.ly/bX4iSD -thx @scattyjan #
Fame at last – my #junebudget post gets an acknowledgement in “Rochester People” news http://bit.ly/bX4iSD #
RT @robinbrittain: @pagroupuk Excellent photo Keith ( http://tweetphoto.com/28577462 ) – but still waiting for dog in foreground!! #
Pleased blow by blow #junebudget tweet went down well @sbartholomew, thanks for RT of summary @MumUltrapreneur @pagroupuk and @BurfordVA #
@scattyjan Feel free to make use of use the latest post on my website http://bit.ly/cUOzGp Don’t forget the credits though! in reply to scattyjan #
RT @Greenenergychap: RT @BBC_TopGear: #TopGear goes “back to basics” for series 15. http://bit.ly/cViROd //Looking forward to this #
Latest post from AW Accounting on the #junebudget http://bit.ly/cUOzGp #
Great to meet @KentBusinessDir @GreenEnergyChap @ShopperAnonKent @TheCocktailClub @Bussroot @pagroupuk at Tweetup at Chamber event today #
RT @scattyjan: @alastairwood your timeline will be the backbone of my @rochesterpeople article, hope you don’t mind! I can understand you #
RT @KentBusinessDir: @alastairwood Great work on keeping us all informed about the budget Alastair!//Pleasure Lee, thanks for all the RTs #
RT @scattyjan: @alastairwood so that’s good isn’t it?What do you think overall so far?/We knew it would be tough-VAT up but at least CT down #
@KentBusinessDir Thanks for RT ref VAT increase Lee, at least Corp tax is going down! #
Thanks to @turbogeek421 @wavecrestglen and @ELInteriors @BookMarkLee for RTs and glad to be of interest to @corksnob #
Addl support for low income families – incr in child element of child tax credit by £150 #junebudget #
2 final decisions, pensioners – baic state pension relinked with earnings #junebudget #
Personal allowance to increase by £1k to £7475, to benefit lower paid , higher rate threshold to remain static #
Entrepreneurs relief on CGT extended to £5m of lifetime gains (BBC) #junebudget #
CGT to increase, basic rate taxpayers CGT @ 18%, higher rate taxpayers will pay 28%, limit to stay at £10k #
Reverse previous governments duty increase on cider from end of month #junebudget #
No “new” increases in alcohol/fuel duties #junebudget #
4 Jan 2011 VAT increase from 17.5% to 20% #junebudget #
Exemption for first 10 employees from NI for new businesses set up outside London & SE #junebudget #
Landline duty to be abolished before it is introduced #junebudget #
RT @ELInteriors: @alastairwood Thank you for the update!// A pleasure to provide some updates on #junebudget #
Banks to make additional contribution as recommended by IMF, from Jan 2011 bank levy introduced #junebudget #
Annual Investment Allowance reduced from £50k to £25k – Great news for small businesses #junebudget #
Small reduction in rates for capital allowances #junebudget #
Small companies corporation tax rate to be reduced to 20% #junebudget #
Corporation tax rates cut by 1% pa for next 4 years down to 24%, lowest rate in G20 #junebudget #
From April 2011, NI limits increase and costs for those earning <£20 k will reduce #junebudget #
Child benefit – frozen for next 3 years, rather than means test or tax it #junebudget #
Tax credits to be targetted, reduce payments for families earning > £40k, and other tax credits too #junebudget #
Increase incentives to work #junebudget #
2 year pay freeze in public sector for 2 years, except those earning <£21k #junebudget #
Wednesday 20th October – date for Spending review #junebudget #
20% reduction in departmental spending budgets, NHS to get real growth and support remain to rest of world #
Civil list – remain frozen this year. Royal Household agreed to be exposed to NAO in future #junebudget #
Capital spending will not be reduced in this Budget – choice based on economic benefit #junebudget #
Country will not join Euro in this parliament #junebudget #
Lower spending rather than higher tax approach supported by OECD & IMF #junebudget #
#junebudget Inflation target to remain at 2%, but will peak at 2.7% later this year #
#junebudget Cautious approach means fiscal goals will be met 1 year early in 2014 #
RT @bussroot: @TheCocktailClub Thx 4 #FF,more the merrier 4 Tweetup at Kent Invicta Chamber B2B #Ashford Intl Hotel 22/6 11.30 in bar-Thx RT #
I will be tweeting the Budget highlights from Invicta Chamber B2B at Ashford Intl hotel tomorrow, WiFi is available there. #
@KMGravesend Thanks for the follow, as a local I am keen to promote the positive things that #Gravesend offers #
@prmira Best thing if you have not received yr VAT Return is to copy last one, change dates, fill in, sign & send in usual way in reply to PRMira #
Client very happy with personal tax refund for 2009/10 already received, and about to call potential client met at Business Link Mkt course. #
A belated thank you for #FF from @scattyjan, see you again soon #
Interestg w’end,1st Skinners School #Tunbridge Wells reunion after 24 years, army, teacher, achaeologist, acct, BBC corres, what did you do? #

Twitter Tax Advice week 2010-06-21

Alastair Wood — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:59:00 +0000

Great start to the weekend, received referral from close friend/contact for multi million turnover company. Chuffed to bits. #
Draft accounts going to client shortly, then visiting another to look at their Quickbooks and make sure running well still. #
RT @4NTW: RT @CarAccidentAid: Join us at no charge at R Twitter Tweet Meet 2 Mon 28th June 5.00pm at Kings Hill, Kent http://bit.ly/aU0cGZ . #
RT @adamcowpersmith: More #ff @Ken_W_Lloyd @Talladviser @esielectric @HoodenersHorseal @blogmistress @IRUNCanterbury @alastairwood Thx Adam #
@TheCocktailClub Thanks for #FF, more the merrier for Tweetup at Kent Invicta Chamber B2B #Ashford Intl Hotel 22/6 11.30 in bar in reply to TheCocktailClub #
RT @babssaul: @alastairwood ooh – is that the exhibition next week? Will be there too…See you 22/6 at 11.30 in the bar for tweetup! #
RT @Greenenergychap: #FF @lemezma @alastairwood @thesimonjordan @shopperanonkent @ecoenvironments Thanks Barry #
#FF people attending tweetup in bar at Invicta Chamber B2B 11.30 @ShopperAnonKent @lemezma @thepurpleedge @JimPurpleEdge @Adept_IT_Ltd #
Thanks for #FF from great tweeple @GreenEnergyChap @PAgroupuk and @PaulWeston – follow them too! #
@REGEMENTAL Good to meet you too, can’t believe you and @lemezma both had your cards out this morning! in reply to REGEMENTAL #
RT @KentBusinessDir: Need An Accountant For Your Kent Based Business? Find LOCAL Accts On The Kent Business Directory http://bit.ly/cde7wu #
@JimPurpleEdge Thanked Sharon and missed you! Thanks for RT – see you there, have spotted you on Linked In, must connect there too. #
RT @Adept_IT_Ltd: Valued client has upgraded today to complete peace of mind with our Managed #itsupport pkge http://bit.ly/9bVH15 Congrats #
RT @ShopperAnonKent: Anyone else going to the Invicta Chamber B2B next week, 22 June? /Yep how about Tweetup at 11.30 in the bar #
RT @thepurpleedge: Any freelance graphic designers in Medway contact me please. I have a lead for you! #
RT @Greenenergychap: Lack of knowledge on how Feed In Tariff’s work.. http://ow.ly/1QU1O Simple straightforward explanation #
RT @lemezma: @Officehounds Hi maggie-is there list of attendees from today-finding hard to work out their twitter ids!//Agreed + great event #
RT @bobbyllew: New show about electric cars. http://youtu.be/YfTiRNzbSko Searching on ‘electric car’ tweets //4 bikes http://bit.ly/dinMOx #
@auto22garage Thanks for the follow, I expect I will see you in a couple of weeks at Ellenor Lions Hospice networking breakfast. #Gravesend #
Looking forward to chat with @pagroupuk en route to #Whitstable tweetup this morning #
Client disincorporating, emailed #HMRC link for registering as self employed http://bit.ly/zxqDU #
Chuffed with email from client paying themselves first dividend, and pleased with my explanations regarding timing and tax #
RT @kentpictures: Is now a good time to buy BP shares? No, yesterday, shares rose in NY… #benefitofhinsight #
@pagroupuk OK, so we’ve seen the dog and the sunset, how about both together? PS How many hamsters would he eat? http://yfrog.com/j0kyowj in reply to pagroupuk #
RT @PaulWeston33: Try aloe vera. They hate it! RT @SteveTrister: Anyone got a good remedy to stop mozy bites itching? Lavender oil excellent #
RT @OfficeHounds: Whitstable Business Tweet Up: 17 June 2010 – http://eepurl.com/Dbxd Looking forward to a seaside escape from the builders! #
RT @ir35advice: IR35 review expected ‘in due course’ http://bit.ly/cL3ugY Post budget as part of small biz tax review #
Working on a couple of clients accounts, I hope they respond to queries as quickly as @DeeVAS did to her accountant! #
Potential client backed out of meeting so I feel a detailed “To do” list coming on, time well spent. #
RT @onmejack: why we #tuttle101 http://bit.ly/baXy69 // Sums it up nicely #
Still waiting to hear from @WICKESDIY #Maidstone abot their rude delivery man, #Dartford manager promised they would call #
Potential client postponed am meeting until tomorrow same time, forgot his wife’s ante natal appt… #
@onmejack Video was fine, was not sure if there was something deep and meaningful I was missing… #
RT @Taxation: Time of 22 June’s #Budget has been changed from 3.30 to 12.30 #TaxationUK//Clash with Kent Chamber exhib-any WiFi in Ashford?? #
RT @alastairwood: @p_r_anderson Paul, was good to chat this morning at #Tuttle.101, @Greenenergychap is in a similar line on domestic side #
Great to meet @Fellowcreative and @BecomeKnown at #Tuttle.101 must talk to @katiefotis @onmejack and @scattyjan next time #
RT @rayparkeruk: Kent Tories admit Govt cuts mean St George’s, Meopham & Gravesend Boys/Girls Grammars won’t be rebuilt http://bit.ly/d6fOXl #
@pagroupuk and @Greenenerychap, think we will scrub tomorrow morning informal networking, perhaps an early evening beer n/w in next week… #
RT @efficiencycoach: Seven ways to stop procrastinating http://bit.ly/ajzOD //Guilty as charged – thanks for the tips #
Thanks for RTs from Su @JustProfs and @pagroupuk #