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Cryptocurrency gains must be reported on self-assessments

May 1, 2024 | Blog

If you hold or invest in cryptocurrency, or even if your employer pays you in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, you may need to declare this on your self-assessment form. For anyone who didn’t in the 2022/23 form which should have been filed before January 31, it...

End of tax year planning starts now – use up any allowances

Mar 22, 2024 | Blog

Now is the time to start thinking about your end-of-year tax planning while there is still time to maximise the benefit of any allowances you haven’t used yet this tax year. The end of the current tax year is April 5, 2024, and there are various tax breaks you want to...

Switching Accountants: How To Make The Process Easier

Aug 9, 2017 | Blog

As a contractor or freelancer, you’ll spend a lot of time building relationships. From communicating with current clients to meeting new prospects, things like shaking hands, phone calls, and email exchanges are all part and parcel of the self-employed lifestyle. But...

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