A short guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of Self-Assessment Tax Returns
With the tax return deadline fast approaching, some taxpayers encounter issues which cause delays in filing their self-assessment. From the funny to the ridiculous, we’ve collected some of our favourite excuses along with some simple Do’s and Don’ts to follow when submitting your tax return.
Tax Relief and Expenses: What can you claim this Christmas?
With Christmas fast approaching and the festivities getting into full swing - it's time to consider what Christmas party expenses you can claim via your limited company.
Talk Money Talk Pensions Week – Be Active in Your Financial Well-being
This week (18th to 22nd November 2019) is Talk Money Talk Pensions Week in the UK. The goal of this week is to ease the discomfort around talking about money and motivate people to be more active in their financial wellbeing.
Is a limited company right for you?
The two most common ways to get paid as a contractor are starting a limited company, and using an umbrella company. There are perks to running your own business – but is it right for you?
Have you filed your 2018/19 self-assessment?
The deadline to file your 2018/19 self-assessment is less than 100 days away – HMRC is urging taxpayers to complete and file before the busy Christmas and New Year period arrives.
Setting up a limited company in the UK: a guide for non-UK residents
If you are a non-UK resident or expat and want to spend some time living and working in the UK, contract work could be the way to achieve your goals.
How Capital Gains Tax on property will change from April 2020
Important changes are coming into effect which means second home owners and buy-to-let landlords may be subject to capital gains tax payments sooner than anticipated. The legislation will be introduced in the Finance Bill 2019-20 and would be effective from April 2020.
National Coding Week 2019
National Coding Week was first launched in 2014 in a bid to tackle the UK's growing digital skills shortage. It has now become an annual event to get as many people as possible to learn about coding and to encourage industry experts to share their knowledge.
What are Capital Allowances?
Capital allowances are a form of tax relief when your business buys a capital asset such as machinery, equipment or vehicles. They are regarded as a business expense, and you may be able to deduct some of the cost away from your profit before working out the tax you owe.
Small business perspective: The benefits of recruiting an apprentice
Apprenticeships can play an important role within a company, bringing in a fresh perspective to the business. An apprentice can develop new skills and knowledge from on and off-the-job training which can be harnessed to fill specialist skill gaps within your company.