What is payment on account and how do I pay it?

11 December, 2024 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied If you’re a small business owner submitting Self Assessment tax returns and are not sure how payment on account works, then paying your tax bill will naturally feel confusing. Unfortunately it catches many new (and established) business owners out, and can lead to people paying … [Read more…]

Maine’s DEEP Program: Questions and Answers

In most states, there are many different places that the average person can take a driving course to satisfy court requirements as related to a DUI conviction. However, in the state of Maine, there is only one place that you can take this type of course, since it is the only state-approved provider of alcohol … [Read more…]

Turn social presence into business growth – Part 1

16 December, 2024 38 min read Share Copy Link Copied Never miss an episode Subscribe to the Sound Advice podcast Subscribe by email and get the Sound Advice podcast delivered to your inbox every two weeks with a ton of related articles, templates and problem solving guides for small businesses so you can put our … [Read more…]

Maine Harassment Laws: What You Need to Know

Since Maine became the first state to pass workplace harassment laws in 1991, all employers with more than 15 employees have been required to provide sexual harassment training to their employees. Harassment in the workplace is only one form of harassment though, and there is still widespread confusion about what constitutes harassment and how it … [Read more…]

Making Tax Digital: Answers to FAQs on MTD for Income Tax

13 December, 2024 15 min read Share Copy Link Copied As an accountant or bookkeeper, you need to ensure your practice is responding to the requirements and challenges brought about by Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, both now and in the coming years.  The Making Tax Digital programme (including VAT, Income Tax, and Corporation … [Read more…]

What Is Failure to Appear in Maine?

Any failure to appear in Maine will be treated harshly by the justice system because it is a direct breach of a court order. Ultimately, if you have been accused of a crime and receive notice of a scheduled court appearance, be sure to attend court on the specified day and time or you could … [Read more…]

6 time-intensive tasks accountants should automate now

11 December, 2024 5 min read Share Copy Link Copied Many accounting professionals are still tied up in manual, time-consuming tasks. Are you? Though 92% of accountants agree they spend too much time on admin, only half automate recurring tasks critical to managing a successful practice. The Practice of Now, the latest research from Sage, … [Read more…]

Maine Woman Charged in Deadly Crash Agrees to New Plea Deal

The tragic events of a fatal car crash in 2023 that claimed the lives of four young people have finally reached a pivotal legal outcome. Noelle Tavares, a former Maine Maritime Academy student, accepted a new plea deal, allowing her to avoid severe penalties for her role in the incident. Represented by criminal defense attorney … [Read more…]