Training programme
Tax Compliance for SMEs
A focused programme on what a registered business must file, when, and how to keep records that make each return straightforward.
What you will be able to do
- Identify which obligations apply to the business and when each falls due
- Maintain records through the year that make each return a compilation, not a reconstruction
- Recognise which decisions change the tax position before they are made
- Know when a situation needs professional advice rather than a best guess
Curriculum
4 modules
1. Mapping your obligations
Establishing exactly what this business must file, based on its registration and activity.
- Registration categories
- Filing calendar
- Consequences of late filing
2. Records that make filing easy
Structuring bookkeeping through the year so returns compile from existing records.
- Supporting documentation
- Categorisation for tax
- Common gaps
3. Preparing and submitting returns
Working through a return end to end, with the checks that catch errors first.
- Return preparation
- Review checks
- Submission and confirmation
4. Getting back on track
A practical sequence for a business with outstanding filings.
- Prioritising by exposure
- Reconstructing records
- When to seek help
Who it is for
- Owner-managers responsible for their own filings
- Finance and admin staff handling returns
- Businesses that have fallen behind on obligations
Prerequisites
- Basic bookkeeping knowledge, or Bookkeeping Essentials
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