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    How much for tax return

    £85 + VAT for basic tax return here If you need accounts preparing as well, its a bit more
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    Accounting Program

    Another vote for Clear Books here, we recommend it to all our clients and use it ourselves too. It may be down to personal preference but we and our clients find this the easiest online software to use as its not presented in accountant speak
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    can they do this?

    thanks would they be able to add extra charges for continued work in chasing the debt to help hit the £600? from what i understand the customer is employed and also has a part time business as well as well as their own home our client feels that the customer has the money
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    can they do this?

    thanks i think the debt is around £400, assume this means there is little that can be done
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    can they do this?

    one of our clients has come to us for help with this situation they have taken a customer to court for non payment have been awarded a CCJ against the customer - the client understands this to mean they have to pay the debt the customer still has not paid and has now instructed a debt...
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    How do I show this in accounts?

    But you can only use a mileage claim if your turnover is under the VAT registration threshold and or if not registered for VAT voluntarily. if you are VAT registered you have to use your actual motors costs rather than a mileage claim Also you cannot just switch between the two methods, e.g...
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    Accountant has filed CT return but not paid my CT monies to HMRC

    Personally speaking, we never touch client monies - its the clients responsibility to make sure they pay things on time not ours, our responsibility is to advise them what to pay and when you'll need to check your engagement letter (contract) that was received when you appointed the accountant...
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    Ton of accountans, no bookkeepers?

    Lots of accountants now undertake both accounting and bookkeeping We are Clear Books accountants and we can provide both bookkeeping and year end accounts for you in one simple fixed fee. PM me for more details
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    Advice needed regarding dispute over accounting fees

    Legally it is your responsibility to ensure that the tax return is correct regardless of whether you complete it or your accountant. If you can prove that you provided info to your accountant about the income - P60 / P45 or other earnings schedules then you may have a may have a case for a PI...
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    Accounting services - recommendations

    if you're still looking we'd be happy to help PM me if interested
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    Doing my own accounts or accountant?

    The fees charged by accountants vary massively from firm to firm, but should reflect the level of work involved in preparing your accounts and tax return. Sadly there isn't enough info in your post to give a good estimate of fees While cost is a big factor for many, this shouldn't be the...
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    Small limited company accounting software

    Most online bookkeeping packages will provide you with a set of abbreviated accounts for companies house - however these wont meet HMRC's filing requirements for corporation tax returns as 'full' accounts are required you dont say the nature of your business or how you currently keep your...
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    Small audit help

    Haven't you posted this same question on accountingweb? with all due respect if you are not qualified and experienced to undertake such work you really shouldn't be doing it
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    I need a new accounting system

    we recommend Clear Books a brilliant system and very easy to use our clients love it
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    Dividend Allowance Query

    is your wife taking a salary as well? you'd be better off transferring the shares to be a 50:50 split and both taking a minimal salary and making it up with dividends - that way you could get to the £42k each without paying additional tax