The Chancellor has announced a range of support for small businesses to help weather the storm of the Coronavirus pandemic which has left many (if not all) businesses reeling. In this post we outline the schemes and help which he has announced. Note: The information below is the best we currently have but this is […]
Read MoreGuest Post: Consider a Virtual Assistant
With more and more companies needing a flexible solution to the challenges of business admin, Virtual Assistants (VAs) are seeing a huge growth in demand for their services. Although VAs have been around since the 1990s, businesses are becoming more switched on to the benefits of hiring a VA. In our latest guest blog, Kirsty […]
Read MoreMaking tax digital for business – a guide for the self-employed
In January 2017, the government published its new rules on how businesses will need to maintain their accounting records for tax purposes in the future, known as Making Tax Digital for Business (MTDfB). In this blog post I take you through the changes you need to be aware of and how they could affect your […]
Read MoreI Want To Be A Company Director | The Pros and Cons of Incorporation
When we meet new clients who have a business idea and want to go into business on their own account we often find that the first thing they want to do is to become a company director! They have usually decided they want to have a company before they have met up with an accountant. Therefore our first meeting will often be a lengthy discussion about business structures; incorporation, sole trade or partnership.
Read MoreSecond Incomes Campaign – HMRC Campaign to Recover Due Tax Revenue
I like to give you, our readers, some heads up when it comes to specific campaigns that the HMRC runs in order to recover revenue in particular areas.
In this post I’m sharing about the Campaign that HMRC has launched to target people who are employed and have not declared income from self-employment.
Read MoreWhat is a Form SA302 and How Do You Get One from HMRC?
Many lenders are now asking to see copies of HMRC SA302 forms covering the past two or three years tax years. The SA302 is a response from HMRC which is only issued to those who file a paper tax return before 31 October following the end of the tax year. If you or your accountants have filed online you won’t have a SA302 form.
Read MoreSelf-employed or Employed: How To Know The Difference?
Can I take on somebody to do work for me on a self-employed basis? My boss has asked me to become self-employed, is this legitimate?
These are questions that I have been asked frequently by clients in my time in practice…
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