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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
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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
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.
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.
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.
Do you call yourself a consultant or a contractor (and why does it matter)?
What's the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and pay! Here's an explanation of the differences.
HMRC deadline to register disguised remuneration schemes
30th September 2018 is the deadline to register any disguised remuneration schemes with HMRC. Disguised remuneration schemes claim to avoid the need to pay Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions. The use of an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) is an example of a disguised remuneration scheme.
Getting paid in foreign currencies – is your bank the best way?
If possible, you should always asked to be paid in your native currency, as an appropriate rate elsewhere can be a very low rate in the UK.
Tax-Free Childcare for the self-employed
What is the Tax-Free Childcare scheme? How does it work, and how do you apply for it? Read on for everything you need to know about the new scheme.
What is a Confirmation Statement (formerly Annual Return)?
Failure to file a Confirmation Statement is a criminal offence, which can result in directors being fined personally in criminal courts.
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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