News

Here's the latest news and information from Indigo Accounts.  Please do get in touch if you'd like to discuss your situation and how we can help.

  • Spring Budget 2023 Update

    Spring Budget 2023 Update

    On 15th March 2023 the Chancellor or the Exchequer delivered his spring budget.  Here is a summary of the most important announcements. Corporation tax The corporation tax rate will increase from 19% to 25%, as planned, with effect from 1st April 2023. Businesses with profits below £50k will continue to pay tax at 19%, this […]Read More »
  • HMRC VAT Penalty Regime changes

    HMRC VAT Penalty Regime changes

    For accounting periods starting on or after 1st January 2023, HMRC has introduced a new penalty regime for late VAT submissions and payments. The new measures include separate penalties for late submission of VAT returns and late payment of VAT.   There are also changes in the calculation of interest for late payments to HMRC.  What […]Read More »
  • Spring 2021 Budget Update

    Spring 2021 Budget Update

    Coronavirus support Furlough scheme The government has extended the CJRS to the end of September 2021.  Employees within the scheme will continue to receive 80% of their salaries for the hours not worked.  For March, April, May and June the employer will continue to be able to claim the full 80% from the government, this […]Read More »
  • Domestic reverse charge for building and construction services

    Domestic reverse charge for building and construction services

    What is it? The domestic reverse charge is a change in the way CIS registered construction businesses handle and pay VAT. It has been introduced as an anti-fraud measure, designed to cut down on “missing trader” fraud, where companies received high net amounts of VAT from their customers but have no intention of paying the […]Read More »
  • Covid-19 update for the self-employed

    Covid-19 update for the self-employed

    The Chancellor has this evening announced a scheme to aid the self-employed at this difficult time.  The main points to make you aware of are as follows: • The government will be making available a taxable grant to self-employed workers. • The grant will be for up to 80% of your average net monthly earnings […]Read More »
  • Coronavirus COVID-19 Government Announcements

    Coronavirus COVID-19 Government Announcements

    Here are some of the main announcements that the government have made and how they may affect you and your business. We are open and operating business as usual. Please Contact Us if you have any questions and we’ll be happy to assist. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The government has announced that it will pay […]Read More »
  • Child benefit tax returns

    Child benefit tax returns

    If you receive child benefit and you or your partner earn over £50k a year you need to prepare a self-assessment tax return. Don’t find yourself in a situation like this single parent who ended up owing £12,000. If you aren’t sure whether this impacts you, or you know it does impact you and you […]Read More »
  • Highlights from the 2020 budget

    Highlights from the 2020 budget

    The 2020 budget was announced today on the 11th March. Below is a summary of some of the major points that could potentially impact our clients at Indigo Accounts: All those advised to self-isolate due to Coronavirus, regardless of if they have symptoms will be entitled to SSP (statutory sick pay). Self-employed workers affected by […]Read More »
  • New Website Launch!

    New Website Launch!

    Welcome to the new Indigo Accounts website!  The new site will give you more information, including up to date news about Indigo and the accounting industry that might impact you; allowing you to access the optimised site whether on your PC, laptop, tablet or mobile. We’re still the same Indigo though, here for all your […]Read More »
  • Cause for Celebration!

    Cause for Celebration!

    We’ve made it to the end of another January with all our tax returns submitted. Thanks to all our lovely clients that brought their information in early in the year, helping to make it a much less stressful month for us.Read More »
  • Receipt Bank partner marketing pack

    Receipt Bank partner marketing pack

    Just received our marketing pack fron @ReceiptBank. #RBPartnerRead More »
  • Receipt Bank – Free to all of our clients

    Receipt Bank – Free to all of our clients

    Indigo Accounts is pleased to be able to offer Receipt Bank FREE to all our clients, giving you more time to focus on the day to day running of your business, and reduce paperwork!!    Read More »
  • Xero Payroll Certified

    Xero Payroll Certified

    Indigo Accounts are a Xero Payroll certified partner.  Read More »
  • Indigo is a Xero bronze partner

    Indigo is a Xero bronze partner

    We have now reached Xero bronze partner status! Contact us if you are interested in using Xero, or use Xero and need an accountant who understands the software.Read More »
  • HMRC postpone reverse charge VAT

    HMRC postpone reverse charge VAT

    HMRC announce postponement of reverse charge VAT within the construction industry to 1st October 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-10-2019-domestic-reverse-charge-vat-for-construction-services-delay-in-implementation/revenue-and-customs-brief-10-2019-domestic-reverse-charge-vat-for-construction-services-delay-in-implementationRead More »
  • Cetified Xero Partner

    Cetified Xero Partner

    We are now a certified Xero partner. If you use Xero already and are looking for an accountant or are interested in using Xero, don’t hesitate to contact us.  Read More »
  • Happy New Tax Year

    Happy New Tax Year

    Happy new tax year! All of our clients will shortly be receiving letters with a checklist of information required to prepare their returns. If you’re not already a client and would like us to compete your tax return for you, please get in touch.Read More »
  • Indigo are a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor

    Indigo are a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor

    Exciting news!!  Indigo Accounts is now a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor!Read More »