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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
What is VAT MOSS and does it affect me?
If you use VAT MOSS, your business pays VAT based on the prevailing rate where the customer buys your product, not where your business is based.
Self-employed won’t get National Insurance cut says Chancellor
Self-employed workers were dealt another blow after Chancellor Philip Hammond ditched plans to abolish Class 2 National Insurance on 5th September 2018.
Can a limited company contractor be in scope of the Agency Workers Regulations?
Although many commentators believe that the AWR were not intended to apply to ‘professionals’ with their own limited companies it is certainly possible.
What is the Supervision, Direction, or Control test and how does it affect travel and subsistence expenses?
If you work through a personal service company, then you need to understand how Supervision, Direction, or Control affects travel and subsistence expenses.
P60 Form – What is a P60, do I need one and where do I get one?
Your P60 is a summary of your pay and all deductions in a specific tax year (6th April to 5th April the following year). Here's what it includes.
How famous tax dodgers came unstuck
Welcome to the tax rogues Hall of Shame! featuring Alan Partridge, Vince Cable, Kerry Katona, Bernard Black and Wesley Snipes.
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.
Tax-free allowances on property and trading income
In 2017, the government introduced two new annual tax allowances: one for trading income (sole trade), and one for income from a property business.
Managing your accounts as a freelance musician
Whether you have an accountant or are taking on the books yourself, it's important to be organised, especially if you're planning on making expense claims.
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.
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.
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.
Taking card payments: what’s the best option?
Picking the best card reader can be a time-consuming task. Here’s a look at what all the major providers offer.
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.
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.
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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