Open Banking is the secure way to give providers access to your financial information. It opens the way to new products and services that could help customers and small to medium-sized businesses get a better deal. It could also give you a more detailed understanding of your accounts, and help you find new ways to make the most of your money.
The Government has said that the UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October whatever the circumstances. Leaving the EU without a deal means there will be immediate changes… Read More
Even though it’s important to make sure your financial records are accurate, it’s not often the most exciting part of working for yourself. It’s easy to focus on the more… Read More
On a chilly Sunday morning in April, Burrator Reservoir hosted the ‘The Great Chestnut Walk’ – A 5km sponsored walk to raise awareness and funds for local men’s health and… Read More
Managing your tax affairs online couldn’t be easier with the HRMC Personal Tax Account. Your personal tax account brings all your tax information together in one place. It’s secure, personalised, available… Read More
With only a few days to go before the commencement of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) many businesses may still be uncertain about when they should be registering… Read More
Xero have announced that their Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT solution went live today – ahead of the 1 April mandation date. It will be available in all Xero… Read More
We are delighted to announce that Starbooks are supporting the 400 Women in STEM campaign and that our MD, Vicki Longmore AICB has taken her place as one of the… Read More
The EU VAT Office has issued an update on how to treat VAT on transactions with EU based businesses in the event of a no deal in March. Members who… Read More
Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their… Read More
Increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage will come into effect from 1st April 2019. Those aged 25 and over are to receive an increase of… Read More
To assist employers in their preparations for the upcoming increase of automatic enrolment contributions, The Pensions Regulator have published a handy guide via their website. The minimum contributions you and… Read More
Starbooks Ltd were announced as the winners of the ‘Members Social Media Presence of the Year’ award at Monday evenings Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Luca Awards ceremony. The glamorous… Read More
We’ve been out and about raising a cup for Global Bookkeeping Week and some of our clients have been raising their cups in full support of us ICB bookkeepers! This… Read More
Thanks to the support of the public, BBC’s Children in Need is able to make a real difference to the lives of children all across the UK. In support of… Read More
Tonight it’s the annual Strictly ‘Hugs’ Dancing Ball which is being held at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth in support of local charity Hugs From Henry. Our client Alan Porter… Read More
Global Bookkeeping Week from 19 – 23 November means that for one whole week the spotlight will be on bookkeepers across the world, celebrating the business-boosting work they do, and… Read More
Following the recent news that Starbooks have been announced as finalists in 2 categories at the 2018 ICB Luca Awards, Vicki Longmore (Starbooks MD) has spoken about her delight with… Read More
The nominees for the 2018 Luca Awards were announced by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB Global) on Thursday 8th November and Starbooks have been shortlisted in 2 categories at… Read More
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is an HMRC initiative designed to digitise the UK tax system to make sure it is effective, efficient and easier for taxpayers. Making Tax Digital for… Read More
HMRC have updated their guidance for Making Tax Digital for VAT to help businesses find MTD compliant accounting software. The update lists software that has already been certified MTD complaint… Read More
A pilot for a new online VAT service was launched today, with HMRC inviting more than half a million businesses to try it ahead of new rules coming into force… Read More
HMRC has published further information on Making Tax Digital (MTD) to support businesses and agents in the run up to the start of the mandatory MTD VAT service from April… Read More
If you want your business to work smarter and faster, cloud accounting/bookkeeping software is a wise investment. Working in the cloud will give you a better overview of your finances,… Read More
Introduction to Making Tax Digital Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and… Read More
HMRC has today announced significant changes to the roll-out of its Making Tax Digital scheme, which was due to go live from April 2018. The scope and timetable have now… Read More