Recent content by degenerationx

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    Holiday Pay - taking extra duty into account

    Hi everyone, One of team told me the other day that her partner receives extra Holiday pay based on the extra duty and bonuses he does / receives. She asked if she would be entitled to the same thing? On looking into it, she appears correct. From my reading, if the extra duty is regular then it...
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    Dividend Deferral

    Hi, The last couple of years I have deferred taking all my dividends (whereas my business partner takes all of his), and drawn down on my DLA. I'm not very good in understanding the accounting side of this. Where do these 'owed dividends' sit from an accounting perspective? I assume when I...
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    Landlord - Rent Break Template Request

    Hi, I'm trying to draft a letter to my landlord requesting a rent break or reduced rental amount during our closure. Has anyone come across any decent templates that they are happy to share?
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    Partnership vs Shareholder

    That was quick!! Thank you Gordon
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    Partnership vs Shareholder

    Hi I run my business as a director and have 1 shareholder. When completing my tax return it asks 'were you in a partnership?' - does my Shareholder count? or is the Partnership limited to directors only?
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    Shareholders Tax Return

    Thank you so much everyone for your advice
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    Shareholders Tax Return

    Thanks for your responses. I'm really worried now - I should explain the context of my question above: We set up our business 5 years ago. I have always completed Tax Returns through my accountant and draw most of my earning through dividends. My business partner does the opposite. We are...
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    Shareholders Tax Return

    Hi, Will a shareholder in a limited company automatically be sent a notification to complete a tax return? Or do we need to notify HMRC ourselves?
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    Business Rates Reoccupation Relief

    It doesn't specify 14 days on the contract. Its like a no win/no fee company.
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    Business Rates Reoccupation Relief

    Hi All, I'm hoping someone can advise me on this as I'm beyond angry and don't think there is anything I can do. I moved into my retail shop in July 2014 (I signed the lease in April of 2014 which is when my rates were backdated to). The shop had been unoccupied for a year. I've been paying...
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    Dividends vs DLA

    Hi everyone, I've just had my first sent of company accounts produced. It shows the dividends withdrawn. Later it shows that my DLA has increased by that same value. I'm trying to understand how that makes sense i.e. how does the removal of my dividends increase the DLA value? Maybe it doesn't...
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    contestant sickness

    How long has this person worked for you for?
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    Calculating Final Salary Pay

    Hi, One of my team have resigned with immediate effect. They earn £8.00 per hour and works 22.5 hours a week We pay monthly, with a pay date of the 28th They were also off for two and a bit weeks, attracting SSP of £235.87. Based on a leaving date of 18th June how do I calculate her final pay...
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    Statutory Sick Pay

    I'm hoping someone can help me with my SSP query. I have a team member that works 3 days a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. If she was off Monday, Wednesday and Saturday then would SSP kick in during this period? From the HMRC site SSP appears to include non-working days so if their...
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    Taking a customer to small claims court

    Thanks Dean for your advice. I just get angry that some people seem to feel they can get away with it. It's not even about the money but more about the principle of non payment. As for the question of my time, I'd rather be using it more productively but like I said it really annoys me that...