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Coconut Categorisation

Choosing which category to use in Coconut can be a bit baffling, so we have listed the categories that are available in Coconut, with some ideas […]

I didn’t receive my dividends as they were reinvested – what do I do?

Many investment portfolios generate dividend income from some of your holdings. These dividends may be paid quarterly, annually, or at irregular intervals. In some cases, rather […]

What is MTD?

MTD stands for Making Tax Digital. This is an overarching term for a programme that is being run by the government to help make the tax […]

Can I claim for training and development expenses in my business?

This can be quite a complex area so we would recommend contacting us, or your existing accountant for full information on your specific circumstances. In summary […]

Why do we ask for pension documents when preparing your self assessment tax return?

At Seed Accounting Solutions, we aim to make sure you’re claiming all the tax relief you’re entitled to. That’s why, if you’ve told us you contribute […]

I’ve registered for VAT. What do I need to do now?

Whether you’ve registered for VAT due to exceeding the threshold (£90,000 since 1st April 2024), or you’ve chosen to register for VAT voluntarily, what you need […]

What do I need for a purchase invoice to be valid for VAT purposes?

If you are VAT-registered, keeping hold of your purchase invoices is a requirement for HMRC purposes. But what is a valid purchase invoice for VAT purposes?

What do I need to include on a valid VAT sales invoice?

You’ve registered for VAT – now you need to know how to send out a valid sales invoice to ensure you are compliant with HMRC’s VAT […]

How to close a Limited Company

Closing a limited company involves several key steps: If you would like help closing a Company down or finding out more about the closure methods, please […]

How does the HMRC agent authorisation process work

We request access to your HMRC account so that we have visibility of your account and also so that we can talk with HMRC on your […]

Do I need an accountant if I use Quickbooks or Xero?

A question that often gets asked is whether an accountant is needed if a business owner uses software such as Xero or Quickbooks. Well, the answer […]

How do I leave my accountant?

Leaving your accountant is not an easy decision to make, but sometimes it’s a very important one! The process of leaving your accountant is actually quite […]

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