Accountants use their skills and expertise to help grow your business by managing your financial accounts. It’s common knowledge that a lot of what they do is recording and inspection. However, can they actually save you money? A lot of businesses are ultimately trying to save more money and cut costs, so we will find […]
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Covid-19: Income Support for Self-Employed Launches
Covid-19 is not only a health crisis for self-employed launches but also a pressing employment crisis. The HMRC has begun to contact over 3 million taxpayers who could be qualifying for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) of the government to clarify the application process and encourage them to plan for a claim when the […]
read moreImportant Dates In The UK Financial Year – Key 2020 UK Tax Dates
The UK Tax Year 2019-2020 – Dates to Remember to Avoid Penalties UPDATED: 2nd April 2020 The UK Tax Year runs from 6 April to 5 April of the next year. Within this period, all of your income, whether earned or remitted in the UK, may be subject to tax. Whether you owe tax or […]
read moreSelf-Employed Individuals Encouraged to Reach New Deadlines for Tax Returns
The COVID-19 crisis is having far-reaching financial effects on individuals and companies alike in the UK and around the world. The Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG) says that self-employed individuals who have yet to submit their 2018/19 self-assessment tax return have until 23 April 2020, else they will risk missing out on potential government […]
read moreTips for Filing Your 2020 Self-Assessment Tax Return
If you were self-employed from 6th April 2018 to 5th April 2019 and have earned more than £ 1000, then you need to file a self-assessment tax return and pay any tax that you owe before 31 January. Self-Assessment is a method used by HMRC to levy income tax. So if you are running a […]
read moreBetting Companies Win £1bn Tax Payout
Companies in the gambling industry were all dealt a financial blowback in April 2019 when fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) had their max stake reduced to £2 from £100. It was a sensible move by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) at the time but it’s since led to betting shop closures […]
read moreWhy you are due a tax refund – Top 10 Reasons
As Employers start to hand out P60 forms to millions of Employees many of which could be due to a uk tax refund There are Many Reasons Why you may be due a tax Refund Here are a few examples. Here are 10 reasons why you could be owed a UK Tax Refund If you […]
read more6 ROI’s To Spend Your 2020 Tax Refund On
Got a Tax Refund due in 2020? Here’s 6 ways to spend it wisely and maybe even make more money. Are you expecting a tax refund in 2020? Although you deserve to spend it any way you want, you might want to do it wisely. Treat it as an investment that should provide you with […]
read moreSelf Assessment Tax Guides – Business Income Calculation
What you should know when calculating Your Business Income? If you run a business, you are basically self-employed. While preparing a Self Assessment tax return seems fairly easy, you might be unsure of what to indicate as your business income on the box designated. This is why you must calculate beforehand your business income. Ideally, […]
read moreHow do I know if I have to file a UK Self Assessment tax return?
How do I know if I don’t have to file a UK Self Assessment tax return? When dealing with Paye tax refund, or self-assessment tax return, you need to be on the ball and act quickly. Delays usually mean fines and penalties. HMRC expects a tax return on time, and if you think you no […]
read moreUK Student Tax Refunds – Are You Owed Money?
How to Claim Back UK Student Tax Refunds As a student paying tax in the UK, you may be confused about paying the right amount; do you feel you have overpaid on your tax return and want to claim back UK tax? In this article, we offer you a step-by-step guide to understanding your UK […]
read moreFalling Inside IR35 Tax Rules – UK Tax Advice For The Self-Employed
If you fall within IR35 tax guidelines, it means that HMRC sees you as an employee in the ‘off-payroll’ working laws, for tax purposes. Here’s more UK tax advice on IR35. What Does It Mean To Be ‘Inside IR35’? In 2000, the off-payroll working rules were introduced by HMRC to make sure contractors, who would […]
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