As we approach the end of the tax year (April 5), contractors and small business owners have a timely opportunity to review their finances and make the most of their pension allowances. Maximising pension contributions not only helps build a secure retirement but also offers tax advantages. Here’s our guide on why this is a […]
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The UK’s first Autumn Budget under Labour since 2010 has set a decisive tone for the nation’s economic direction. Delivered by our first ever female Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves…
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There are various tax reliefs for small businesses and contractors that can ease the financial pressures that come at the end of each fiscal year. As a small business or contractor in the UK, understanding the tax reliefs available to you can make a significant difference to your financial health. The UK government offers a
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The Bounce Back Loan provided stability and reassurance for many small businesses during Covid-19; the effects are still being felt today. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), introduced by the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, offered a lifeline to many contractors and small businesses struggling with cash flow issues. However, now that the initial
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As a limited company director, you’ll need to keep on top of your bookkeeping and personal tax obligations for legal compliance and your own financial health. We are now into the fifth month of the financial year, which runs from April 6, 2024 to April 5, 2025. Do you know where you stand in terms
Limited company directors: Do you know how much personal tax you incurred for 2024/25? Read More »
Each year when your personal tax return is prepared, if your tax liability is more than £1,000 and more than 80% of your income isn’t taxed at source then payments on account will be due.
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VAT is one of those taxes that every business owner and contractor needs to know about even if you’re not VAT registered yet, it’s important to understand how the rules affect your business and what your options are if and when the question of registration comes up.
Do I need to register for VAT and if so on which scheme? Read More »
The Top Ten Items Your Limited Company Can Reclaim VAT on The question of when VAT is recoverable and when it isn’t is very common, so in this article we’re looking at the ten most common items contractors can reclaim the VAT on through a Limited company. It’s important to note that this only applies
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How Much can You Take in Dividends? As a director and shareholder, you may be used to taking part of your income from your Limited company as dividends. It’s important that this is done correctly, so in this article we’ll look at the difference between legal and illegal dividends. What are dividends? In simple terms,
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The deadline for filing a P11D is the 6th of July, and if you have a director’s loan it will need to be declared. In this article we’ll look at how a director’s loan can affect your P11D, and what action you need to take as a Limited company director. What is a director’s loan?
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