Friday Fact #1 - 85% of doctors voted against setting up the NHS prior to it being introduced in July 1948. Listen to the Reasons to be Cheerful podcast play.acast.com/s/972e404e-6d0… Aneurin Bevan "stuffed their mouths with gold" to get hospital doctors to accept working for the NHS.

Gifts for customers and suppliers alterledger.com/gifts-for-cust…

If you process your December payroll early (or late) HMRC has issued a reminder that you still need to report the usual payment date in your December FPS. For more information on how to record your December payroll see alterledger.com/december-payro…

December payroll – do you pay it early? alterledger.com/december-payro…

December 2021 PAYE weekend payment date alterledger.com/december-2021-…

The payment deadline for your December PAYE is 22nd January if you are paying by bank transfer. This falls on a Saturday in 2022 so make sure you have your payment organised to avoid any penalties from HMRC. alterledger.com/december-2021-… #payroll #deadline #christmas #hmrc

Farewell to Scott alterledger.com/farewell-to-sc…

Scott has been a valued member of the team for almost 6 years, but tomorrow will be his last day at Alterledger. He will be missed by the team and clients; we look forward to following his career! alterledger.com/farewell-to-sc…

Training vs Learning Organisation alterledger.com/training-vs-le…

What does it mean to be a learning organisation? Now that we have software to do our accounts do we even need accountants? See my article on the Alterledger website on why it is so important that Alterledger is a learning organisation alterledger.com/training-vs-le…

Come and work for Alterledger – Design your own job! alterledger.com/design-your-ow…

Have you ever wanted to design your ideal job and set your own salary? Now is your chance with a range of vacancies at Alterledger. For more information visit the Alterledger website alterledger.com/design-your-ow… #vacancies #accountant #job #decideyoursalary

The Alterledger office will be closed for the rest of the day. All our self assessment tax returns are done, we have filed the December VAT returns so it is time for the #team to relax. I am delighted that the team can unwind after a busy couple of months!

The Spring Statement 2022 softened the blow very slightly for National Insurance, but you will still pay an additional 1.25% in your tax on dividends from 6th April 2022. Declare your dividends now to beat the tax increase. bit.ly/3qz4wZz

There is still time to protect your cash from the tax increases coming on 6th April. You should consider setting up a pension scheme. Paying in just £1 now can allow you to carry forward the remaining balance of your £40,000 annual allowance. bit.ly/3itX6SW

Claim your £5,000 from HMRC today! If you are eligible for Employment Allowance, the discount on your Employer's National Insurance has increased to £5,000. File an EPS today to stake your claim! For details of how to do this see my blog post bit.ly/3DSjvDm

VAT for Advocates and Barristers is subject to special rules. Whether you are at the start of your practice or thinking of retiring, see the article on the Alterledger website for the information you need to know. alterledger.com/vat-for-advoca…

I regretted not taking any pictures of the food - it was beautifully presented. I’m glad you did!