End of Tax Year planning;
Use your Allowances to reduce your tax bill (Updated for 2021/22)
Last minute Tax Planning. Our guide to what annual allowances you have and how to use them to reduce your tax bill.
A breakdown of late Self-Assessment fines and penalties
Here we show just how much a late return and /or a late payment on your self-assessment could cost you.
Last Minute Tax Return Guide- Get it Over the Line, on Time!
Left your Self-Assessment tax return to the last minute? Don't fear, ListenToTaxman's Last Minute Filing Guide is here.
Self-Assessment Guide by Listentotaxman
Our guide to making your online self-assessment return with tips on reducing your tax bill and avoiding fines.
Self-Assessment, Expenses you can claim back as an employee
Wondering what everyday work expenses you can claim back on your self-assessment form? Here are some expenses that a PAYE paying employee can claim. Note these can also be backdated.
Working from home - allowances for the self-employed (updated for 21/22)
Self-employed guide to claiming allowances for working at home
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!
How to claim mileage allowance when you are self-employed
Mileage for self-employed explained.
Guide: Payment on Account Updated 2021
An updated Guide to Payment on Account for the Self-employed for 2021/22
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?
The First 5 Steps To Self-Employment
We take you through the initial steps to going solo.
Guide to Personal Savings Allowance
How much interest on savings can you earn each year, before you have to pay tax?
Small business guide to running payroll and staff benefits
A guide to navigating payroll and staff benefits as a small business.
Home Working Allowance- COVID19 update
If you are working from home you may be entitled to claim the working from home allowance? At £312 a year tax free, it is worth finding out if you qualify.
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?
Inheritance Tax - Updated for 2020/21
This is our basic guide to Inheritance Tax (IHT). We explain how you can legally save thousands
A Contractors Guide to Salary Dividends (Up to date for 19/20 tax year)
Our guide to Contractors Salary and Dividends: How much you can take home and how to take it.
Landlord tax guide - updated for 2019/20
Our detailed Landlord Tax Guide, where our property tax experts tell you what you can claim in expenses along with a comprehensive insight into HMRC tax rules and recent changes.
A contractor’s introduction to Director’s Loans
There may be a time when you need to loan money to or borrow money from your own Limited Company. Now you may think it’s your company and you can do what you want, but director’s loans are wrapped up in fiddly bits of legislation and when borrowing cash from your company, care must be taken. You must ensure that you fully understand the tax implications before you take any kind of loan from your business.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a standard consumption tax levied on almost all goods and services in the UK. If you’re a contractor, working through your own Limited Company, registering for VAT could significantly improve your tax efficiency.
UK Contractors; Limited Company vs Umbrella? 2019-2020 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?
IR35: A Contractors Guide (Up to date for 2019/2020 tax year)
IR35 is a complex piece of legislation used to distinguish between true self-employed contractors and employees. As a contractor, it’s important that you have an awareness and understanding of IR35 to ensure that you’re paying the correct amount of tax and National Insurance. Here’s a definitive introduction to IR35 to help you understand how it works.