A selection of business news and articles to help make your business a success
The Autumn Budget 2026 contains important announcements for UK contractors, freelancers, sole traders and limited company directors. While the government has maintained its commitment not to raise the headline rates of Income Tax, National Insurance or VAT, changes to...
A good accountant can make a big difference to your life as a contractor, but how do you find the right one? Here are some essential things to look out for, from qualifications and experience to fees, communication and the quality of advice you receive.
Are you thinking of switching accountants? Find out when best to make the move, what happens to your records and how to change accountants with minimal fuss.
Christmas parties, summer barbecues and other annual staff events may qualify for a £150 per-head tax exemption. Here are the rules you need to follow.
Who assesses your IR35 status depends on whether you work in the public or private sector and, if you’re in the private sector, whether your client is classed as a small business.
Self Assessment tax returns are easy to get wrong, particularly if you have several sources of income. From missing deadlines to entering incorrect figures, we look at some of the most common errors and how to avoid them.
Payments on account are part of HMRC’s Self Assessment process and mean you pay next year’s income tax in advance, based on what you owed on your last tax return.
A brief history of IR35, from its introduction in 2000 to the public and private sector off-payroll reforms, the 2022 repeal U-turn and the rules today.
Budget 2025 has been billed as a “fair” budget which targets “those with wealth and assets”. If you’re a contractor, a freelancer or a small company owner, we’ve got to be honest – from your perspective, that mostly means higher tax on dividends, savings and pensions....
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