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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
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A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Managing your money
Everyone wants to make sure they're bringing home as much of their pay as they can - whether you need money-management tips to tax guidance, we can help.
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Business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
Off payroll working in the private sector – Crunch submission to Government consultation
Crunch has written a letter to the government including our detailed response to the 34 questions included in the consultation about off-payroll working in the private sector.
What is Child Benefit?
Child Benefit is a benefit payable to someone responsible for a child under the age of 16, or 20 if they’re in full time education. There are a few things to be aware of which we’ll take a look at in this article.
Benefits of paying Corporation Tax early
Corporation Tax is the tax levied on the profits of limited companies. This includes foreign companies with a UK branch office. The current rate is set at 19% for the 2018/19 tax year. But what are the benefits of paying this tax early?
Webinar: How will Making Tax Digital affect my business?
How will the upcoming changes to VAT reporting affect you and your limited company? Are you prepared for the changes coming into effect? Our experts give you a jargon-free lowdown.
What is bookkeeping and why does it matter?
Bookkeeping is the art of recording your financial information so that you can keep track of your incomings and outgoings. It can be a delicate process, but once you've mastered it, you'll have full control of your finances.
What interest can I charge on late payments?
Want to know what interest you can charge on late payments when working as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner? This article explains what the rules are, and a few ways to get your money from difficult clients. Get paid what you’re owed!
HMRC & Companies House late filing & payment penalties for 2018/19
How to stay on top of the deadlines for your tax filings as a freelancer, contractor or small business in the UK.
What is Output and Input VAT? VAT Returns made easy
So, you're a small business owner who is VAT registered. Therefore, you have to add VAT onto your invoices or the goods you sell.
What are the tax implications of closing your limited company?
Thinking about closing your limited company? Perhaps you’re retiring or going back into full time work? This article will explain the two main options available to most people.
Accountancy Healthchecks – why it’s a good idea to get checked out
If you’re hoping to start the new tax year afresh, a full check-up like this will give you some sound knowledge of your business and what you could be achieving, leaving you confident and assured about the future.
Self-employed National Insurance explained
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible. National Insurance is great. It builds up your state pension entitlement and helps pay for the NHS and other welfare services.
HMRC deadline to register disguised remuneration schemes
30th September 2018 is the deadline to register any disguised remuneration schemes with HMRC. Disguised remuneration schemes claim to avoid the need to pay Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions. The use of an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) is an example of a disguised remuneration scheme.
Small business taxes – what you need to know
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
Limited company directors: What you need to file with HMRC & Companies House and when
What do limited company directors need to file with Companies House and HMRC? We take a close look at everything director's will need to know, to make it easier to keep on top of everything.
IR35 government consultation: Off-payroll working in the private sector – our initial response
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.
Tools and resources
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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