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If you have UK employees aged between 22 and state pension age that earn more than £10,000 a year, you need to provide an auto-enrolment workplace pension.​

​Unfortunately, that's easier said than done.​

​There are multiple pension providers to choose from, each with different schemes, so you'll need to find the one that's right for your company.​

​Once that's out the way, you must write to your employees about their auto-enrolment entitlement, declare your compliance online and keep up with ongoing requirements.​

​Or you could let us do all the hard work — discover our auto-enrolment services today!​

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We get plenty of questions from start-ups wondering how to maximise growth and establish a successful business.​

​Thankfully, we’ve got Wendy on our team.​

​Wendy knows a thing or two about what it takes to run a business and is always eager to pass on her wisdom to budding entrepreneurs.​

​You can contact Wendy via our website today. But if you can’t wait, here are three books we recommend…​

​📕 ‘The Personal MBA’, Josh Kaufman​

​📗 ‘Scale or Fail’, Alison Maslan​

​📘 ‘Built to Grow’, Royston Guest​

​Happy reading!​

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Part of providing great service is being transparent about what you offer (as well as how much you charge for it!).​

​So, you can find a price list on our website, which outlines each of our services and how much they cost.​

​Have a quick scroll and find the right service for you!​

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Plenty of employers offer company cars to provide staff with reliable transportation and boost brand awareness on the road.

But company cars also come with a lot of tax obligations, which change depending on whether you lease or buy the vehicle.

We’re here to help you work out the best way to acquire a company car for your business — with budget and tax benefits in mind.

Just check out our blog post for more info...

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Company cars: what do you need to know? It’s essential to understand the various considerations for acquiring a company car to ensure you choose the best option for your business.

If you’re in business with someone else and you haven’t registered a limited company, you need to register a partnership with HMRC.

That’s not all, either.

Once a year, every partnership must complete a tax return — and each partner needs to complete a self-assessment tax return.

To ensure both of these processes go smoothly, you’ll also need to stay on top of your record keeping.
Need some help with all of that? Head to our website for tips…

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Learning how things are done in a new country is hard enough at the best of times.

Try and get to grips with new taxation rules after you’ve arrived, and you’ll find yourself in a real sticky situation.

So, take the headache out of moving from the US to the UK and read our recent blog post ahead of time.

The piece covers the differences between US and UK tax systems, as well as other things to keep in mind, like pensions (not 401ks), credit cards and driving licenses...

Find the post on our website!

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A UK accountant’s guide to living here as a US expat Ensure expat tax is the least of your worries when you move from the US to the UK by checking out these handy pointers.

If you love a freebie, then you’ll love our expat tax page.
There, you’ll find some of our best tips on the house (even if you’re not a Zebra customer yet!).

So, head to our website to read all about the UK tax system, remittance and arising and work reliefs.

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If you’ve sold a property or have plans to do so in the near future, then you’ll need to know about capital gains tax (CGT).

CGT must be paid on profits made from select assets you sell, such as second homes and buy-to-let properties. How much you pay, and whether you pay it at all, depends on various factors.

Check whether you need to pay CGT with our handy flow chart!

Do yourself a favour this January and start using Xero!
This online accounting software can help you pay bills, complete VAT returns and submit invoices with ease, sending you reminders so that you never miss a deadline.

Get help with setting up your account and ensure you get the most out of this software with our Xero training services, which start at just £150 plus VAT.

Find out more today...

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Rising mortgage rates threaten to destroy profit margins for buy-to-let landlords, leaving many to consider cutting costs — and doing their own taxes.

However, expert advice from an accountant can ensure you can effectively manage cash flow and avoid costly fines from improper tax filing.

So, now is actually a great time to start working with Zebra Accountants!

Contact us today to find out more.

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There has been no shortage of big financial changes in the UK as of late — and the corporation tax rate hike coming into effect this year is no exception.

From April, companies with profits exceeding £50,000 will pay 25% in corporation tax.

But if your profits are less than £250,000, fear not — you can mitigate the effects of this update by finding out if you are eligible for tax relief and reviewing your revenue expenditure…

Find out more via Matters.

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Accounting is our forte. But we also know a thing or two about business...

Our owner, Wendy, knows what it takes to set up a successful company and is passionate about passing on her wisdom to other entrepreneurs.

So, if you’re looking for some business advice, get in touch with Wendy today!

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Get your 2023 calendars out...

We’re here to tell you some important tax dates for the year ahead.

CT61 tax from the quarter ending 31 December 2022 is due on 14 January, closely followed by the 31 January deadline for filing self-assessment tax returns for 2020- 21.

Those submitting P46 car forms must do so by 2 February, and the new advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users come into effect on 1 March.

The current tax year will end on 5 April 2023, and deadlines to submit postal and electronic payments of CIS, NICs and PAYE to HMRC will fall on the 19th and 22nd of each month (bar December).

Maybe you're not sure whether to buy or lease a company car, or simply want to know more information about expat tax.

Either way, you can benefit from looking at our blog.

Here, we publish handy information on common accounting topics and provide useful guides to the latest financial news.

Head to our website and get learning today!

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Know you need to start working with an online accountant, but not sure which to go with?

We might be biased, but we think we're a great choice — with a small, dedicated team of experts that are committed to helping you get through even the most complex financial issues with no stress.

Just take a look at our services to find out which one is right for you!

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Accounting Services in the UK | Flexible, Fixed Fees | Get a Quote Today Flexible accounting services packages and fixed yearly fees for Limited Companies, Self-Employed, Landlords, Partnerships, Expats and more.

We're sorry to burst your New Year's bubble, but you've only got 28 days to make your final self-assessment tax payment.

So, if you want to avoid a hefty fine, it's best to get the forms out…

And if you need some help, we're just a message away!

Happy New Year from all at Zebra Accountants! 🥂

We hope you enjoyed the festive celebrations (and your head isn't too sore this morning)…

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Love the feeling of giving gifts, but not the stress involved in deciding what to buy?

We gift a day of training or support with every service we complete on your behalf, so you can give someone something truly special without lifting a finger!

You can find out which charitable endeavour we offer with each service on our website — why not have a look and find out which one you could sign up for in the new year?

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Our customers know that we're full of handy tips about all things accounting.

This week, we want to help those of you that are self-employed by filling you in on your record-keeping duties.

Because you’re responsible for reporting directly to HRMC, you’ll need to take note of your invoices, receipts and bank statements. If you’re really on it, you’ll have a separate account for your business to keep your expenses organised.

Make sure these documents are kept safe and sound in a file or online, and you're golden!

From all at Zebra Accountants, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

We hope you have a wonderful day and will be back with the accounting tips you know and love after the festive break.

Moving from the US to the UK can be a little confusing. But no one should be worried about taxes when they're trying to settle into a new home!

So, if you're struggling to get to grips with how we do it over here, book a chat with our friendly and knowledgeable owner, Wendy.

Wendy made the move herself not too long ago and wants to use her experience to make this process as easy as possible for others in the same boat.

So, head to our website and arrange your consultation with her today!

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With a new year just around the corner, now's a great time to get up to speed with some of this year's financial changes.

The latest budget statement came with updates to personal and business tax, as well as measures like state pensions and living wages. If you're unsure how these changes impact you or your company, this is your chance to find out!

Ensure you're starting 2023 on the right foot by reading our blog on the Autumn Statement — don't worry, we've only covered the important bits…




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Getting your driving licence can be daunting — especially if you're a US expat.

That's because you'll need to retake your test to make sure you're driving to UK requirements when you move here, even if you've passed back home.

So, what do you need to do?

First of all, you'll need to get a provisional licence from the government website. Then you'll need to pass your theory test. After all that, you can book your practical test.

Make sure you stay on the right side of the road, and look up some tips before you start — there's some great ones linked below…

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A change to the capital gains tax for next year's tax year was announced in the Autumn Statement, and
lettings agents & Reeves have worked out what it means for landlords.

The average landlord offloading their portfolio would pay £21,187 capital gains tax today and £22,321 in the next tax year. Those in the higher tax bracket would pay £32,957 today and £34,721 in 2023.

Surrey-based landlords are set to be hit the hardest, with a capital gains tax bill of up to £38,167 (or £59,371, if facing higher tax rates). But rates in London, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire follow closely behind…

Get the full rundown below with Today.





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Sometimes your accounting needs are too complex for an off-the-shelf service — and only a bespoke package with a tailored quote will do.

Other times, you know exactly what you need doing; you just need the right people to do it. In these cases, a ready-made service is perfect.

Luckily for you, we can do both!

So, you can get exactly what you need with no fuss or surprises.

Just head to the link below for more information.



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Shoutout to !

This global giving platform allows us to lend a helping hand to local communities every time we complete a piece of work. Even just signing up for our services provides a day of literacy and business training to a woman in Uganda!

Read more about our partnership below.

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If you're a US citizen planning a move to the UK, then you might already know that things are a little different around here.

Yes, it rains a lot — but we're not talking about the weather!

Due to British regulations, it can be tricky to open a credit account without any UK credit history. So, how do you get around it?

Well, we recommend getting an American Express credit card six months before you move. Then you can switch over when you arrive and obtain credit ASAP.

Got any other questions? Book in a consultation below!

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For every piece of work we complete on your behalf, we give a donation to a worthwhile project.

For example, when you sign up for our Xero training services, we give a day of bookkeeping skills training to a woman in need in Malawi.

So far, we've given 62 days to this cause alone — and funded a number of other training courses for students in Zambia.

You can find out more about our work to support charities across the globe via our website!

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Have you moved to the UK from the US?

Firstly, hello and welcome!

Secondly, can we help with your tax returns?

It can be daunting moving countries and adapting to an entirely different way of things, and we'd love to make just one part of the transition earlier by taking your taxes off your hands.

Visit our website to find out more!

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