June 2, 2020
There are things you can do to give your business the best chance of survival and success, during and after the pandemic. These steps often go hand-in-hand with the services and advice of an accountant. A key to staying on top of your business’ financial affairs is knowing exactly where you stand. This means knowing your business’ cash flow, as well as upcoming and future tax liabilities. We can provide you with the information to plan and make proactive decisions by preparing your accounts and tax returns. Lockdown is the perfect time to sort out business records and get your accounts up-to-date. As tax advisers and accountants, we regularly contact our clients with updates of any government measures or news that we think may be relevant to them individually. This includes talking to clients about the Bounce Back Loan Scheme which will provide a vital lifeline to many businesses over the coming months. The self-employed, partnerships and companies can all apply for this loan up to a maximum of £50,000. Even if your business does not currently need this loan, it may be worth discussing whether it will be needed in the future, as the knock-on effects of the pandemic on business are uncertain. For clients with employees, we are calculating and submitting furlough claims on their behalf, as well as processing their payroll. We are helping our clients identify which tax payments can be reduced or deferred to support their cashflow over the coming months. We also keep everyone informed of deadlines so that they do not fall behind. All of us at Forths Tax are fully contactable and providing our services as normal via email, over the phone, and through the post. We are also able to speak to you through Zoom, WhatsApp, or Facetime if you prefer. If you are local to Leeds or Manchester and would prefer to drop off your business records, we can arrange a time to meet you at our offices whilst maintaining social distancing. If you would like to speak to us about how we can help you, please call us on 0808 169 9090 or fill out an Enquiry Form and we will contact you directly to discuss your circumstances.