Recent content by KimH

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    HMRC VAT helpline saying that you can leave MTD registration (for now)

    See this article from Accounting Web https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/hmrc-policy/making-tax-digital-no-penalty-for-missing-first-filing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AWUKTAX050819&utm_content=AWUKTAX050819+CID_961285e86a2ec052bc5528328d8c52f3&utm_source=internal_cm&utm_term=Read more
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    MTD VAT & Xero - help!

    I've just sent a mail off to my Director - here's hoping it's that simple to fix :D I'll give feedback either way.
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    MTD VAT & Xero - help!

    Yip, I've got those options as well. I'm just wondering if a step wasn't missed somewhere in the process. Apparently HMRC send a confirmation email and I'm wondering if this hasn't gone through to the Director (his email address is used for correspondence). Do you recall if there was a link...
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    MTD VAT & Xero - help!

    Hi, Yip, I did the activation on the 4th April 2019. I've checked the HMRC account - nothing seems out of order, it does look the same as it usually does. What changes did you notice?
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    MTD VAT & Xero - help!

    Hi Nicola, Thanks for responding :) I've been through the process of Granting Access a number of times this morning - keeps throwing back the same error. What's puzzling me is that in the error message they refer to using the NEW account that was created when I signed up. Is there a whole new...
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    MTD VAT & Xero - help!

    Hi, I am attempting to do the first MTD VAT return on Xero for 0319 VAT period. I've registered with HMRC, got the auth code but when I go to the new report format and click on Connect to HMRC - I get the following error. I have checked the settings etc - all appears to be correct. If I go...
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    Poaching work

    @Emmilou1984 - I think I know which transport platform you are referring to. One of my clients uses it too. I can't comment as to whether they will class it as being against their rules of membership. However the transport industry is very close knit and I suspect that should it be made known...
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    To Frank or Not...

    Thanks for the input guys. I have decided to go with one of the more well known suppliers, on the surface they are marginally more expensive than the other quotes I received however their clear and transparent terms were the deciding factor for me.
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    To Frank or Not...

    I have a question about franking - a client of mine has handed over his entire admin function to me which includes a ton of posting every month. I've received some quotes to lease a franking machine which seems the most obvious choice, what I am cautious about are hidden costs. I am aware that...
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    Looking for guidance into becoming a bookeeper

    @danii.parker - my suggestion would be that you sign up for the AAT Level 2 bookkeeping course first off and then see if you can pick up part time hours at a local accounting firm to obtain some practical experience. Here's a link to the AAT website which is full of information & guidance...
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    What's the last film you watched?

    Please give that beautiful mountain a wave from me ;)
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    What's the last film you watched?

    I watched 'The Girl who played with fire' on Netflix yesterday, today I'm going to watch the last of the trilogy - 'The Girl who kicked the hornets nest'. I generally avoid movies with subtitles, but these are so good it's worth it. Waiting impatiently for 'The Meg' - been way too long since I...
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    What pains you about e-mail marketing?

    Same as everyone else,... receiving it. I would never send an unsolicited email to a potential client and absolutely detest it when I am not shown the same courtesy. My biggest pet peeves are "SEO" marketers from other countries that tell me my website is hard to find... which begs the question...
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    What is the deal with cannabis oil?

    You can freely purchase CBD oils, vape liquid etc in the UK - they don't contain THC though (the bit that provides a 'high'). I have a blood disorder called Essential Thrombocythemia and CBD oil was recommended, I ordered from a local online store in Exeter and had it delivered to my home...
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    Random Question - How many people on are Pagan?

    A Pagan and an Atheist walked into a bar...... ;) Seriously though - I consider myself to follow a Pagan lifestyle, but would not consider myself a 'practising' pagan. What I mean by this is that I revere nature but don't practice any form of magic etc. I lived in Africa for many years and...