Anderson & Company

20/02/2025

Are you finding yourself often making small mistakes with your accounting and bookkeeping?

Avoid penalties from HMRC and read our latest blog for advice on how to improve your record keeping, reconciling and optimise accounting software for your business 🧑‍💻

Read more: https://andersonfs.co.uk/common-accounting-mistakes-to-avoid/.

Accounting is a key business practice that must be managed effectively to ensure the rest of your business continues to run smoothly.

29/01/2025

Paying yourself as a limited company director - how, when and how much? 💷

Our latest blog breaks down salary vs dividends (spoiler alert: it's both!) and the most tax efficient ways to pay yourself: https://andersonfs.co.uk/paying-yourself-as-a-director/.

Finding out how to pay yourself as a limited company director is key to your personal and professional financial success.

23/01/2025

🚨DEADLINE APPROACHING🚨

Have you filed your tax return yet? The 31 January deadline is fast approaching for self-assessment tax returns.

For advice and guidance on your tax return, contact our team.

23/12/2024

Our office is closing for Christmas this afternoon until Thursday 2 January 🎅

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Anderson & Co 🎄

16/12/2024

We've explained the rates and rules around Inheritance Tax in our latest blog including changes for family-run farms 🚜

Find out more by reading our latest article: https://andersonfs.co.uk/a-guide-to-inheritance-tax/.

Inheritance Tax is a tax that is levied on the estate (property, possessions and money) of someone who has died.

12/12/2024

Planning to sell or dispose of an asset?

Get clued up on Capital Gains Tax by reading our latest article 💡

We cover all you need to know about what CGT is paid on, what assets are exempt from CGT and how to pay.

Find out more: https://andersonfs.co.uk/capital-gains-tax-explained/.

Capital Gains Tax is tax paid on the profit made from selling or disposing of an asset that has increased in value.

09/12/2024

In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £40bn worth of tax rises alongside various spending cuts.

In our latest article, we've outlined all the changes you should be aware of, from increasing employer National Insurance contributions to changes to business rates.

Read more 👉 https://andersonfs.co.uk/labour-budget-explained/.

From National Insurance to increases in minimum wage, we’ve laid out all the changes we can expect following the Labour Budget.

31/10/2024

The biggest trick of all is having an inaccurate estimate for your Self-Assessment tax bill, right? 🎃

Don't ghost your accounts, get an updated estimate here:

Find out how much you need to put aside for your Self Assessment tax bill by using HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC's) Self Assessment tax calculator.

21/10/2024

The Government has announced a new Employment Rights Bill which is set to introduce 'day one' rights for all employees.

This includes an end to zero hour contracts, statutory sick pay from the first day of illness and enhanced paternal leave.

Find out more in our latest blog: https://andersonfs.co.uk/explaining-the-new-employment-rights-bill/.

New legislation set to be brought in by the Labour government is expected to make significant changes to employment law.