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On 11/01/11 13:14, Philip Hudson wrote: > On 11 Jan, 2011, at 11:08 am, Philip Whateley wrote: > >> Payroll and VAT are problems for open source software because of getting >> the software approved by HMRC - they will only approve software that is >> compiled prior to distribution. > Software does not need to be approved by HMRC for Payroll or VAT accounting. You could do on a spreadsheet or no approved software e.g pen and ink ina school jotter is fully acceptable to HMRC. HMRC approves software for interaction with its programs. (Uploading P60s etc, downloading tax code notices) If you use HMRC CD ROM (or from April 6th their new download) on Windows It will upload your necessary payroll data at years end and print out P60s etc. Linux version of HMRC I have not used as I keep books in a MS Windows program ( QuickBooks Pro) which I inherited with job of treasurer of a church. For 'ease' I also run my own company's accounts in QuickBooks Pro. I tried many open source systems but most fail at VAT unless you set it up for a new company ab initio i.e transfering existing records is a pain. There is a UK GnuCash chart of accounts available, but system is happier in USA style sales tax regime If you do not handle VAT than it should meet all your needs. You need to set up your payroll entry correctly so it allocates tax, NICs employee, NICs employer and deductions into correct places. This is the same in QuickBooks or SAGE if you do not buy their 'payroll extra' so GnuCash is no different for payroll from 'proprietary paid systems, without payroll extra (the payroll tie on a yearly fee is how the companies make most of their money, not on initial sale). One set up, memorise entry and use again and again. -- Regards Eion MacDonald -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq