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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
Knowledge
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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Limited company business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
The Crunch Personal Tax Estimator – Our Free Tax Calculator
Crunch's Personal Tax Estimator will help you work out the tax you may have to pay on your personal income, including sole trade income, salary & dividends.
How to manage the new IR35 private sector rules as a contractor or hiring business
The government introduced major changes to IR35 in April 2021. What do contractors and businesses need to do to ensure they're meeting the new rules?
IR35 and hiring a freelancer, contractor, or worker
Hiring a third party could open you up to tax and legal pitfalls surrounding their – are they a subcontractor or an employee?
Personal and business tax changes for the new tax year starting on 6th April 2021
A round up of the tax changes that may affect small businesses and business owners for the new tax year that starts on 6th April 2021.
Get ready for end of tax year (5th April 2021) & new tax year
We’re fast approaching the end of the tax year on 5th April 2019. Let's take a look at what you’ll need to know.
Crunch Events: Masterclasses, Launches, Meetups & More!
Starting or running a business, and need tips? Want to network with fellow self-employed workers? Find out what events are coming up.
How do I claim expenses for business telephone calls (and the phone itself)?
To claim tax relief on your mobile phone or landline expenses, a contract needs to be set up between your limited company and the service provider.
The £4,000 UK Employment Allowance explained
Can your business claim the £4,000 Employment Allowance towards your NI Bill? Get all the details on eligibility, how much you can claim, and how to claim.
Seven reasons why you should file your Self Assessment early
Filing early will mean you avoid the mid-January dread felt by many freelancers & contractors, and enjoy a well-earned worry-free rest over the holidays.
UK Tax rates, tax thresholds, tax bands, and tax allowances for the 2021/22 and 2020/21 tax years
There are many different tax rates in the UK affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
Changing from sole trader to limited company
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.
Benefits of paying Corporation Tax early
Corporation Tax is the tax levied on the profits of limited companies. But what are the benefits of paying this tax early?
Scottish Income Tax Rates and how to check if it applies to you
We explain the tax rates that apply for the 2020/21 tax year, affecting income taxpayers resident in Scotland and how to see if you're affected.
VAT registration and reporting explained – and what rate of VAT applies?
Although the ins & outs may be tricky to grasp for first-timers, the sooner you get your head around the HMRC VAT system the sooner you can benefit from it.
What business expenses can I claim as a Limited Company?
There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.
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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