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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
IR35: Why contractors should have business insurance
Although changes to IR35 have been delayed until April 2021, contractors working through a personal service company still need to have business insurance.
HMRC & Companies House late filing & payment penalties for 2020/21
How to stay on top of the deadlines for your tax filings as a freelancer, contractor or small business in the UK.
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.
Taxation of company cars
Some businesses include a company car as part of the overall remuneration package for their employees. However, HMRC considers the private use of a company car to be a Benefit in Kind and is, therefore, taxed as part of the employee’s overall income from employment.
Managing business expenses: How to record, store and back-up your receipts
Expenses are great. By claiming all your allowable expenses, you reduce your company profits, meaning less tax to pay on them. Here's what to do.
How do I pay back a student loan when I’m self-employed?
Confused about how to go about managing your repayments? Don’t sweat, here’s all you need to know about student loan repayment when you’re self-employed.
Limited company director’s responsibilities: What you need to file with HMRC & Companies House and when
What are your responsibilities as a limited company director? We explain what you need to file with Companies House & HMRC so you can keep on top of things.
What are the main advantages of a limited company?
Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.
Limited Cost Trader Test – how it affects Flat Rate VAT
We take a closer look at how the new Flat Rate VAT scheme and the Limited Cost Trader test will affect you if you’re a VAT registered small business.
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.
What are Tax Credits and how can they help my limited company?
Tax credits are an incentive for people to remain in low-waged employment instead of seeking similar benefits in unemployment.
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,
Late payments – how do you chase an unpaid invoice?
Late payments can cost you business. Here's a few ways to chase an unpaid invoice without chasing your client away.
Can I pay my tax bill with a credit card?
Bad news if you were intending to pay off your Self Assessment tax bill with a personal credit card - this will no longer be an option as of 13th January.
How to keep on top of your expenses as a plumber
As a plumber, you can claim tools and business equipment back as an expense, but how do you what you can and can't claim?
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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