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How do I use Xero to track my personal ‘Freedom Fund’ goals?

Answer: Most people view Xero as a tool for the taxman, but with a few simple tweaks, it becomes your personal “Freedom Dashboard.” To track your […]

What are the current thresholds for dividend tax this year?

For the 2025/26 tax year, here’s what you need to know: After this, dividends are taxed based on your income tax band: Tax Band Dividend Tax […]

Pension Contributions for Limited Company Directors

What is the most tax-efficient way to pay into a pension as a director? For most limited company directors, it is usually most tax-efficient to process […]

Pension Contributions for Sole Traders

Can I pay into a pension through my business as a sole trader? As a sole trader, you cannot claim pension contributions as a business expense […]

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 […]

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