Lentells Accountants

It's National Payroll Week🎉

This week we're celebrating the fantastic work of our Payroll Team and shining a light on the expertise that helps businesses stay compliant and employees get paid accurately and on time.

We're delighted to announce not one, but two promotions within our Chard office🎉

⭐Elina Hedditch has been promoted to Manager
Elina joined us as an Accounts Apprentice and has worked her way through the firm while developing her expertise within our specialist Medical Team.

⭐ Stephanie Clarke has been promoted to HR Co-Ordinator
Stephanie's promotion to HR Co-Ordinator recognises the valuable role she plays in supporting our people and culture.

Congratulations Elina and Stephanie on this fantastic achievement🙌

VAT registration just got a lot more interesting! Did you know you might reclaim VAT on some costs from before you were even registered? It could mean reclaiming VAT on goods bought up to four years prior and services up to six months earlier, but only if they're linked to your current business. Intrigued? Find out why this could impact your next VAT return and what special rules might affect you.

Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods and services purchased before VAT registration.  There are specific time limits for claiming pre-registration VAT. VAT on goods can generally be reclaimed where the goods are still held by the business

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-size-fits-all. Find out why this matters to your payroll and record-keeping now.

Tax relief for uniforms and protective clothing Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the employee’s job, is a uniform worn only at work, or is simply additional clothing provided by

🍰Save the Date🍰

We're excited to be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support once again and are hosting cake sale events in our offices next month. Join us for cake and fundraising at our offices:

📍 Seaton - Wednesday 23 September, 10.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Chard & Taunton - Thursday 24th September, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Whether you're stopping by for a slice of cake or buying a raffle ticket, we'd love to see you there!

Keep an eye on our socials over the next few weeks for updates and raffle prize announcements👀

Alert: Missing a tax notification to HMRC could land you with a penalty. If you have overlooked a tax liability, stepping forward now could help reduce fines. Find out why acting fast matters and how your cooperation makes a difference. Read on to see what you need to know.

HMRC penalties for failing to notify a tax liability If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC has not already been informed about, you must notify HMRC within the relevant time limit. Failing to do so can result in a financial penalty in addition to the tax and any interest due. A failure to notify can arise in a ra

Have you recently become self-employed and assumed your student loan repayments would disappear? You're not alone!

In our latest podcast, Jane and Dan explain how student loan repayments work once you're self-employed, including:
💡 How repayments are calculated
👀 Why your first tax bill can come as a surprise
⚠ What to watch out for if you have both employed and self-employed income
✅ Simple steps to avoid unexpected costs

Listen to it here 👉 https://www.lentells.co.uk/guides/podcast

Tax relief can multiply your pension pot, employer contributions and smart pay options add up to more pension income for your future. Curious how it works? Find out why it matters now.

Tax relief on pension contributions for employees Receiving tax relief on pension contributions into a workplace pension is a great way to help prepare for retirement. In addition, contributions from your employer can make the pension savings even greater.  If you are automatical

Tax savings on company bikes? Employers can offer bicycles and gear without extra tax hits, supporting greener travel. Ready to pedal tax-free? Find out why it matters for your commute and wallet. Read on to see how this could change the way you travel to work.

Tax breaks for company bikes Employers can usually provide bicycles and cycling equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The Cycle to Work scheme can help employees save tax and National Insurance on the cost of providing cycling equipment while encouraging more sustainable travel. Under the scheme, employers ca

We're thrilled to be sponsoring Chard Town Football Club and Conor Fielder once again for the 2026/27 season ⚽

Conor is an Assistant Manager within our Medical Team, based in our Chard office, and we're delighted to be supporting him, not just in the office but on the pitch too🙌

Wishing Conor and The Robins the very best for the season ahead! 🔴