David Howard Blog

Yes. All British residential purchase transactions are subject to one form of Stamp Duty, regardless of the nationality of the purchaser. Stamp Duty is an internationally-applicable, routine...

Setting up a new business is costly, as the initial expenses required to get up-and-running can quickly accumulate, so the first few months – or even years – is often spent with reduced profits...

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) have been a popular choice for UK savers for over two decades, with approximately 1 in 5 adults owning one at any one time, mainly because these accounts offer...

Many people believe they wouldn’t fall victim to a financial scam, but the sad truth is that an extremely high number do. According to the Crime Survey of England and Wales, there were over 3.8...

Forecasting unlocks the power of accurate strategic planning and enables companies to harness their cash flow. Xero has recently launched its own integral cash flow forecasting embedded in the...

The Treasury has today announced that with regards to Making Tax Digital (MTD), the government plans to:

Cloud accounting has revolutionised the way that businesses perform. From tweaking efficiency to enhancing productivity, organisations are maximising their potential. Every company is a little...

Pay with TransferWise is a bill payment feature that lets you pay your suppliers through Xero using your preferred bank account.Save time by paying multiple bills in one transaction, rather than...

Please take care of any large sales to unknown clients which are received from a source 'BBL'. We heard today of a scam where a customer tried to buy a high value car from a Car Dealer and applied...

HMRC has now issued further guidance about the temporary VAT reduction for the tourist and hospitality industry that starts on 15 July. It is vital to not just these industries but also other VAT...