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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
Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed?
Self-employed and struggling to get a mortgage? We share insider tips that will increase your chances of securing a mortgage.
What to do if HMRC ask for proof of your employment (IR35) status
HMRC's recent IR35 email campaign to GSK clients has raised a few eyebrows - but what should you do if HMRC ask for proof of your employment status?
Preparing your business for a no deal Brexit
We don’t expect there to be many rule changes affecting Crunch clients if there's a no-deal Brexit - unless you trade with customers in the EU. Learn more.
What is VAT reverse charge in the construction sector?
If you’re in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT registered, HMRC are changing how you account for VAT from 1st October 2019.
What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?
As a sole trader, your business will naturally incur running costs. The good news is that many of these running costs can be claimed as business expenses,
Advisory Fuel Rates – What is the VAT element of business mileage on Standard Rate
Using these advisory fuel rates, you can calculate what percentage of the business mileage rate applies to fuel and calculate the VAT on that element.
HMRC & Companies House late filing & payment penalties for 2019/20
How to stay on top of the deadlines for your tax filings as a freelancer, contractor or small business in the UK.
Open Banking is coming to Crunch
Crunch are always looking to improve our software to make our clients’ lives easier. We're pleased to announce that Open Banking is coming in 2019!
Reduce Brexit uncertainty with a remortgage from Crunch Mortgages
Thanks in part to a turbulent Brexit market and rising competition among lenders, there's never been a better time to get a remortgage.
Business mileage claim spreadsheet for the self-employed
Business mileage is an important – but often overlooked – expense for freelancers and contractors. In short, this is good news for you and your company.
Can IR35 contractors still work through a limited company?
The government’s reform of IR35 rules is forcing many contractors operating personal service companies to review their options.
Get ready for end of tax year 5th April 2019
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 Mortgage Monitor – a free service to save you money on your mortgage
Crunch Mortgage Monitor is a free service for Crunch Clients and Crunch Chorus members that checks every day to see if you could save money on your mortgage.
Personal and business tax changes for the new tax year starting on 6th April 2019
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 2019.
How much should I take as a salary from my limited company?
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.
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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