Tax free alternatives to the Staff Christmas Party in the time of COVID
While the annual Office Christmas Party may be scaled down, abandoned or moved online this year, there are other tax free ways to reward your employees and directors after a tough year for all.
Self-Employed Expenses made Simple
This guide explains what expenses can be used to reduce your tax bill. There may be a few you had not thought of!
Making Money Online: When A Hobby Becomes Taxable Income
Wondering about the tax implications of a hobby? When do you need to let HMRC know?
Small business guide to running payroll and staff benefits
A guide to navigating payroll and staff benefits as a small business.
Tax Guide to Going Self-Employed (Becoming a Sole-Trader)
Our guide to the tax implications of branching out on your own.
UK Contractors; Limited Company vs Umbrella 2020-2021 tax year update
With the impending IR35 changes right around the corner, the Limited vs Umbrella debate is on a lot of contractor’s minds. But what really is the difference and which one will be most beneficial to you?
Sole Trader vs Limited Company – Our Analysis
Which is the better option for you?
Beginners Guide to Contracting through a Limited Company
Wondering about setting up a limited company to offer your trade/services through?
Self-employed Sole Traders - where do you start in the new tax year?
Tax planning Guide for Self-employed Sole Traders.
Do I Need To Register As A Self-Employed Sole Trader?
Are you unsure about whether you need to register as Self-Employed for tax purposes? Our guide can help you.
Are You Declaring All Of Your Earnings To HMRC?
Our guide to help you declare all additional income to HMRC. Not doing so can end up being an expensive mistake.
Company car tax for business owners
What are the tax implications of buying a company car from a tax perspective? Take a look at our indepth analysis.
Are you paying your accountant to prepare your books? Could you save some money by hiring a bookkeeper? Clare Doherty explains the key differences…
Top Ten Claimable Expenses for Limited Companies
Let’s start with a thought experiment. I’ll set the scene. You’re a limited company owner, and you, as the director, are the sole employee. You also - understandably – love learning about tax. You open up the Monday morning paper to find some exciting news - HMRC has hinted there are going to be some big changes in the upcoming UK budget.....
How to pay less tax in 2019-20 for Small Business Owners
Could you be better off financially by changing from a sole trader to a limited company? Let's take a look at an example.
Top Ten Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Small Businesses
Tax planning for small businesses is not always straightforward, in fact it can be a serious minefield for the unwary. The chances are however that you and your business could almost certainly pay less in tax, with help from your tax advisor. Here are some tips to get you started.
10 things you need to know about running your own Payroll
Whether you’re employer or employee, payroll can, at times, seem like a dark art. Here’s a list of 10 things you need to know about payroll in 2013.