The software
industry, after consultation with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC),
is producing simple record keeping mobile apps for small
businesses.
The apps, which are mostly free, complement existing HMRC
record-keeping guidance and tools. They aim to help small
businesses and the self-employed who are below the VAT threshold -
£77,000 maintain good records and estimate what their tax
liability might be.
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary, said:
“These apps help take forward our commitment to tax transparency
in a very direct and practical way. They can help SMEs feel more
confident about their record-keeping and provide a direct link to
the business’s finances, freeing up time which can be better spent
on the day-to-day running of the business.”
Naomi Ferguson, Director Business Customer & Strategy,
HMRC, said:
“More and more small businesses use Smart phones as part of their
business. These apps will provide the opportunity to keep track of
records on the go, wherever business people are. Record-keeping is
often an add-on to day-to-day running of small businesses and the
apps will hopefully help to make it an integral part of the business.
“We are really excited to see the arrival of the record-keeping
mobile apps. The consultation with the software industry has been
a positive process and has led to a number of high quality apps
being available. We welcomed the opportunity to work with them to
help customers with their record-keeping responsibilities and
access our guidance.”
HMRC worked with the Business Application Software Developer
Association (BASDA) and independent developers to facilitate the
development of the record-keeping apps.
The apps are part of an ongoing campaign beginning in 2012/13 to
help small businesses with their record-keeping obligations.
For a list of the developers with available apps http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/softwaredevelopers/mobile-apps/record-keeping.htm
Notes for editors
1. The inclusion of this list of trader or trade organisations
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/softwaredevelopers/mobile-apps/record-keeping.htm
does not imply any support, recommendation or certification of
their software by HMRC.
2. HMRC has not carried out any testing of the listed
applications and does not carry out any form of security testing
of developer products or services. Customers are encouraged to ask
their suppliers for information about the security aspects of the
products and services they provide.
3. The apps will be available for Andriod, iPhones and Windows
phones, but there may be other apps covering Blackberry in the
future.
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