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Alison Tosh

Ross Boyd: Let’s Reshape our Brexit Perspective to See How the One Stop Shop (OSS) Can Simplify Selling for NI Businesses

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I’m well aware that businesses in Northern Ireland have been negotiating challenges post-Brexit when it comes to trade arrangements. Let’s face it – selling to EU member states has long been a tricky issue for businesses when it comes to EU VAT thresholds and rules around VAT registration.

It may appear that the NI protocol, which keeps Northern Ireland aligned with the EU single market for goods, will see businesses grapple with new trade complications between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, such as increased customs checks and shipping costs, along with supply chain issues.

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Business As Usual!

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The RBplus business is still operating as usual with a full service offering. About 5 weeks ago we had fully tested our remote working so we were ready for the lockdown. We have all been working remotely since St Patrick’s day. We recognise this is an uncertain and challenging time for all and we are keen to support where possible.

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How robust is your business continuity plan?

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Disasters come in many forms and all have the same effect…..possibly stopping your business in its tracks! Such events can include cyber-attacks, natural catastrophes, human error, pandemics, accidental damages etc. Planning for disruptions like these should happen when your business is going well, not when disaster strikes. Your business could face significant “down-time” if unprepared.

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Budget Expectations 2020

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With the commencement of Brexit, a new Prime Minister and the first 2020 Budget looming on 11 March; no one can say with any degree of certainty what changes lie around the corner. However, as tax advisers, our job at Ross Boyd Chartered Accountants is to be proactive and prepare our clients as much as possible. This way, our clients will be ready to expect the unexpected and able to act promptly should there be any radical changes. Brexit is likely to mean changes to business from December 2019 so it is time to get ready.

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Ross Boyd – Budget Expectations 2018

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So what is so exciting about the Monday 29 October 2018? Well, it’s a Monday to start with and that is an unusual day of the week for the Chancellor to present a budget but for most business owners the thought of it will be scary enough without it being on the originally planned date of Halloween, 31 October 2018. We are also all getting used to the budget being in the Autumn when until recently it was always a Spring event. Read More

Making Tax Digital for VAT

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HMRC have confirmed that MTD for business will become mandatory, starting with MTD for VAT from 1st April 2019.

What is MTD for VAT?

All UK businesses which are VAT registered and have a turnover above the £85,000 VAT threshold will be required to maintain digital records and submit VAT returns to HMRC using MTD-compatible software from 1st April 2019. Read More

Time is running out for the Childcare Voucher Scheme – ACT FAST!

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Previously it was announced that from 6th April 2018 childcare vouchers would be closed to new entrants. However, in a House of Commons debate, the Government decided that the deadline was to be extended for a further 6months and parents therefore have until 4th October 2018 to sign up if they haven’t already done so.

To qualify, you must have signed up and received your first childcare vouchers by the deadline, so contact your payroll department as soon as possible to get the ball rolling!

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New Year = New Opportunities

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Throughout 2017 we have been bombarded with negative economic news and political uncertainties. However, the best small enterprises have just got on with their business and succeeded. Entrepreneurs and progressive firms just do it! Ross Boyd Ltd has been no exception and we have been developing our operations and expanding into new markets with a unique and progressive offering for small business clients.

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