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		<title>Flat Rate VAT For Affiliate Marketing</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/affiliate-marketing/flat-rate-vat-affiliate-marketing/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/affiliate-marketing/flat-rate-vat-affiliate-marketing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Marketing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adsense]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adwords]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[amazon]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flat rate vat]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HMRC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hrbs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PPC Advertising]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[profit]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[VAT]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The UK and EC VAT rules are quite confusing and this guide gives an easy to read insight into how the flat rate scheme applies to affiliate marketing.]]></description>
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		<title>Online accounting systems</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/online-accounting-and-book-keeping/introducing-online-accounting/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/online-accounting-and-book-keeping/introducing-online-accounting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Accounts Software]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accounting records]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accounting software]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accounting solution]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accounting system]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[apple mac]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[broadband connection]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[files backup]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hrbs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[open source solutions]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[profitable business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[saas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[small business owner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[value added service]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vat return]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[winweb]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Online accounting software, known as "Software As A Service" (SaaS) is accessible via your web browser via a secure session. Thats it! No software to install, no backups, no hardware upgrade required.]]></description>
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		<title>Thinking of starting a business?</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/starting-a-business/thinking-of-starting-a-business/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/starting-a-business/thinking-of-starting-a-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Starting a business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HMRC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[National Insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NI]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[self-employed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are turning a hobby into a business or starting a whole new venture, here are some tips to help you get up and running without falling foul of the (UK) tax authorities.]]></description>
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		<title>How to choose your accountant</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/general/how-to-choose-your-accountant/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/general/how-to-choose-your-accountant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Running Your Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[accountant]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fixed fees]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HMRC]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Payroll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Do you really need an accountant?</strong>

If your business is small and you have less than £15k turnover pa and are organised, willing to research various business guides and the HMRC website to keep up with tax, VAT, payroll, NIC legislation ... then the answer is likely to be No.

If you are not organised, then either get organised or get an accountant, as at the very least they can save you the various HMRC penalties and interest that is charged for late registration, late submission of tax returns and late payments of tax.]]></description>
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		<title>Save Tax and National Insurance with your limited company</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/limited-company/save-tax-and-national-insurance-with-your-limited-company/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/limited-company/save-tax-and-national-insurance-with-your-limited-company/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Limited Company]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dividend]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[National Insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PAYE]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Payroll]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tax]]></category>

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It is possible to reduce your (UK) personal tax and national insurance by running your business via a limited company.  The amount you can save will depend upon several factors:

The company&#8217;s profitability
Your personal circumstances
The amount of funds you need to withdraw from the business


At HRBS we regularly monitor our client&#8217;s businesses and suggest methods [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to register your new PAYE scheme</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/how-to-register-your-new-paye-scheme/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/how-to-register-your-new-paye-scheme/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Running Your Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[income tax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[National Insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PAYE]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Payroll]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tax code]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This article presumes that you need to register a scheme and gives easy to follow instructions on how to register your new scheme with HMRC.

A new scheme can be registered either online at <a href="http://http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/employers/first_steps.htm" title="Register your PAYE scheme online with HMRC" target="_blank">www.hmrc.gov.uk</a> , by telephone ( 0845 60 70 143) or in writing. Once your scheme is registered you will receive notification of your new scheme in writing and it will be given two reference numbers.]]></description>
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		<title>Flat rate VAT scheme</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/flat-rate-vat-scheme/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/flat-rate-vat-scheme/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[VAT]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adwords]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flat rate]]></category>

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Is the VAT flat rate scheme right for you?
Whether or not the VAT flat rate scheme is beneficial for you would depend upon the administration costs saving due to its simplicity weighed against the fact that in most circumstances, input VAT cannot be reclaimed.

HMRC have a handy ready reckoner on their website for you to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax deductible expenses</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/tax-deductible-expenses/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/tax-deductible-expenses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Running Your Business]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Top Tax Tips]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[capital allowances]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[expenses]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[profit]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tax deductions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This tip gives a brief list of the types of expenditure you can claim, some of which you may already be deducting, some may be new to you and applicable to your business.]]></description>
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		<title>PAYE due on 19 February</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/key-dates/paye-due-on-19-february/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/key-dates/paye-due-on-19-february/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Key Dates]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Payroll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[PAYE for the period 6 January 2008 to 5 February 2008 is due for payment to HMRC by 19 February 2008.
CIS tax deducted from subcontractors for the period 6 January 2008 to 5 February 2008 is due for payment to HMRC by 19 February 2008.
]]></description>
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		<title>How to reclaim VAT on Google Adwords</title>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/claim-a-google-adwords-vat-refund/</link>
		<comments>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/claim-a-google-adwords-vat-refund/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Marketing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[VAT]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[adwords]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[google]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vat refund]]></category>

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Google Adwords is based in Ireland and under EU VAT law they charge 21% Irish VAT (UK is 15% from 1 December 2008).
However, if  you use Adwords for business purposes you can reclaim the Irish VAT. Many accountants are unaware of this fact.

HRBS are specialists in online businesses.
One of the first questions we ask [...]]]></description>
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