Spring Statement 2018 Summary
13th March saw Chancellor Philip Hammond deliver his first Spring Statement – a miniature announcement compared to the Autumn Budget.
Celebrating Women in Business and Self-Employment – International Women’s Day
Each year on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day takes place to celebrate the achievements of women, and to promote gender parity.
IR35 and the Private Sector – HMRC’s Consultation
It’s close to a year since the government rolled out off-payroll working rules for the public sector in April 2017. The government has implied over the last few months that if the public sector IR35 rules work, they would be adapted and rolled out to the private sector.
5 Reasons to love being a contractor or freelancer
Having a permanent position in a company gives you stability, financial security and routine. However none of this means anything if you don’t love what you do.
Did you miss the self-assessment deadline?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that a record-breaking 10.7 million filed their 2016/17 self-assessments before the midnight 31st January deadline. Were you one of the 6.5% who missed the deadline?
Self-Assessments and Tax Credits: What You Must Do
Are you receiving tax credits, such as the Child Tax Credit or the Working Tax Credit? Did you, or do you need to, complete a 2016/17 Self-Assessment Tax Return? you may need to report your final income details to the Tax Credits Office.
What’s new in tech? A look at CES 2018
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place in Las Vegas over four days, from 9 January to 12 January 2018. Calling itself “the global stage for innovation” in the consumer technology field, CES brought together a plethora of prototypes, ideas and ready-to-market consumer products.
The self-assessment deadline is looming: don’t incur a late penalty
Self-assessment tax returns, otherwise known as Personal Tax Returns, declare your personal earnings outside of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. It indicates the amount of tax you owe to HMRC or the tax refund you may be entitled to.
Is it time to re-evaluate your take home pay in 2018?
The New Year is a great time to set new goals and reaffirm existing ones. It may also be the right time to make changes in your life and career where appropriate – including re-evaluating your take home pay.
3 Tips for securing a new contract role in 2019
The New Year is around the corner. Contracts are up for renewal, terms are ending, and clients will be finalising their hiring budgets. There’s no better time to look for a new contract role, and we have 3 tips to help you find a new contract in 2018.