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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
How can I improve my cash flow, and what should I do in a cash flow emergency?
Understanding and managing your cash flow is a vital part of running a successful business. Here are some helpful tips, plus a handy Cash Flow Forecaster.
Foreign business travel: expenses and allowances explained
Most business owners will have their domestic business travel sussed, but international business travel has a few quirks you need to know about.
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.
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.
What are the tax implications of closing your limited company?
Thinking about closing your limited company? This article will explain the two main options - informal strike of or members' voluntary liquidation.
What is a limited company Statement of Financial Position (formerly Balance Sheet)?
Find out what's actually on a Limited Company Statement of Financial Position (formerly referred to as a Balance Sheet), and why you might need one.
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.
Closing a limited company down – what are your options
Whether you've decided to retire, become an employee, or go back to sole trader, you need to know the tax-efficient ways to close your limited company.
What is a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)?
If the time has come to close your business, there's a tax efficient method called a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation - or an MVL for short.
Can I claim my lunch as a business expense?
Claiming back money spent is one of the biggest perks of being self-employed - but you can't just claim everything. What's the deal with lunch expenses?
Crunch explained in 90secs – Online Accounting, Expert Advice, Real People
At Crunch, our mission is simple: we’re taking the stress out of accounting by reducing both cost & time. Find out more about Crunch with our short video.
What is Employers’ Liability Insurance? What cover is required?
Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.
What are the tax implications of paying into a personal pension?
You can get pension tax relief on your contributions if they don’t exceed your total gross income, or £2,880 - whichever is lower. Find out more!
How to deal with difficult or unreasonable clients
Spending hours feeling angry or annoyed or stressed is damaging to your health. Wouldn’t your time be better spent working with a supportive client?
Can I claim a Christmas party as a business expense?
If you're a director of a limited company, you can claim up to £150 as a business expense for a Christmas party. There are some strict rules, though.
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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