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On 18th May 2018 the government published a long-expected IR35 consultation about ‘off-payroll working’ in the private sector. We’ll be responding in detail and will publish our response before the consultation closing date of 10th August.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.
Receiving a gift from your employer is a great feeling, but in the workplace the employer needs to be aware of whether or not they need to pay tax on the present. Here are some helpful examples for small businesses.
Even seasoned self-employed veterans can struggle to generate leads. Here's a checklist of ways your small business can get in front of the right people.
Disaggregation is when business owners try to avoid charging VAT by splitting a business to ensure each operates under the VAT registration threshold.
Small businesses often have to make payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay. If you cannot afford to make such payments, you can ask HMRC to provide an advance payment to help your cash flow.
The new Marriage Allowance policy will allow some couples to potentially save on the amount of income tax they pay.
One of the differences between being paid by an employer and running your own business is having to sort out your own pay. You can do this by taking a salary from your limited company - in the same way as a regular employee. Here are the benefits of taking a high or a low salary, without the jargon.
Think you're ready to move from a sole trader to a limited company structure? Here’s a simple explanation of when to make the transition and what you’ll need to keep in mind, without all the jargon.
If you’re concerned that you’ll be turned down, here’s what you can do to improve your chances of getting a self-employed mortgage, and what documentation you’re expected to provide.
Contractors registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are required to deduct tax from their payments to subcontractors. These deductions are paid by the contractor to HMRC as an advance towards the subcontractor’s tax liabilities.
Getting a mortgage when you’re a contractor isn’t quite the impossible task that many people are led to believe, and there are some tall tales floating about with regards to what your obstacles are. Crunch Mortgages Jamie Challis dispells five of the myths and offers some great advice on how to get that mortgage.
Crunch Chorus unveils Facebook group for friendly freelancers and contractors in the UK to share advice, experience, and make new connections. Join the community today for self-employed support!
Benefits in kind are benefits that employees or directors receive from their company which aren’t included in their salary or wages. They’re also sometimes called ‘perks’ or ‘fringe benefits’. Not all benefits in kind are treated in the same way by the tax system, so here's what you need to know.
A businesses would typically provide a customer with a credit note when the amount on an invoice is disputed or incorrect. This might be due to an admin error, or because the customer requires a full or partial refund. Here are a couple of scenarios of when you might want to issue a credit note to a client.
Self-employed and struggling to get a mortgage? We take a look at the common myths, and share insider tips that will increase your chances of securing a loan. Also features a Q&A with our mortgage expert.
For small businesses, keeping the tax inspector happy is high on the list of priorities. We look at five ways to keep compliant and things running smoothly.
What is the Tax-Free Childcare scheme? How does it work, and how do you apply for it? Read on for everything you need to know about the new scheme.
If you spend time working from home, then depending on the work you do, you might be able to claim expenses back for using your home as an office, either by claiming for office equipment like computers and furniture, or even renting part of your home to your company. We break down the rules.
When is a business classed as an intermediary, and what does this mean for intermediary businesses and contractors? Our article has the information you need to know about employment intermediaries, whether your business is one, and what is expected of you if you are.
As a limited company, your travel expenses are generally allowed as a business expense where all of the following conditions apply you are responsible for paying the travel costs, the travel is necessary for your work. Find out more here!
Markets are seriously hedging their bets when it comes to a May rate increase. Currently the markets appear to be 50/50 on whether that rise is coming, and it’s worth bearing in mind that this was 75/25 just a few days ago.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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