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Its exciting setting up a new business

Its exciting setting up a new business

 When you’re starting a business, taking care of the key start-up tasks and things you need to consider is important. Certain things need to be done at certain times and in the right sequence.   By doing the above you can really help boost your chances of success and...

simplifying tax for the self employed

simplifying tax for the self employed

Did you know?  Base Period Reform is coming into force for tax year 5th April 2025 – simplifying tax for the self employed! What is it?  Basis period reform (BPR) means that self-employed individuals (sole-traders) and partnerships will have to report their business...

Do you need to file a tax return? How do I do it?

Do you need to file a tax return? How do I do it?

For employees and pensioners, tax is typically deducted automatically at source from wages (if you are employed) and pensions (from your pension provider).  People and businesses with other income not deducted at source and above a certain level must file a self...

What are payments on account – self employed?

What are payments on account – self employed?

Just when you thought you understood Self Assessment Tax bills, HMRC introduced Payment on Account. Which is a mechanism where HMRC requests part of your tax bill upfront based on a guesstimate amount of tax for next year alongside any tax due for the last tax year....

All Things Payroll

All Things Payroll

ALL THINGS PAYROLL Employing people can seem like a very scary concept. Particularly if you are taking the leap to employ your first employee! The hard part of employing people has already been done you will be glad to know, which was choosing the right employee!...

claim Job related expenses

claim Job related expenses

Did you know? You can claim Job related expenses if you are employed and you can go back 4 years!Tax relief reduces the amount of tax you pay. If your employer pays all of your expenses, you cannot claim any tax relief but you may be able to claim tax relief on...

3 Reasons why you may fail as a business start up!

3 Reasons why you may fail as a business start up!

The first fundamental steps towards getting a business off the ground are fairly well defined. They include choosing a name, incorporating a legal entity, raising capital, developing a product or service, and negotiating key partnerships. All of this requires cash and...

Super tax deduction ending soon…

Super tax deduction ending soon…

Did you know? Between 1 st April 2021 - 31 st March 2023, Limited companies can claim 130% of the value of the item bought and write it off against your corporation tax bill!but what does this mean? In short it means every pound a company invests, their taxes are cut...