Your accountant and your mortgage

Accountants face the unenviable task of being asked on the one hand to minimise tax bills and on the other to show personal income at a high enough level for clients to secure a mortgage.  For any business owner there has to be a balance made between the two and there...

How do I pay my self assessment bill?

The recommendation by Alastair Wood of Gravesend accountants AW Accountingon how to pay self assessment bills is electronically as this avoids any doubt about the amount written on a cheque and potential for lost or delayed post.  There are two options, using your own...

Dates and deadlines for the new tax year

With the passing of the old tax year we are presented with returns to file and tax to pay.  Some memorable dates are listed below, with a few more interesting ones too: 19 April – PAYE must be paid for the period up to 5 April (usually just the March payroll) – and...