Resources - contractor Self Assessment

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Deadline to catch up on National Insurance contributions extended

Jun 15, 2023 | Blog

Anyone with an incomplete National Insurance contributions (NICs) record between April 2006 and April 2016 now has until July 31 to add to their NICs to qualify for a full State Pension after HMRC extended the deadline. Thousands of taxpayers have incomplete years in...

Self-Assessment – now is the time to get your tax return sorted

Jan 16, 2023 | Blog

Yes, here we are again, the Christmas tradition of dealing with your self-assessment tax return is back for another year, and you need to get everything sorted as soon as you can. The final deadline for filing your self-assessment is January 31, 2023, for the...

Avoid January Self Assessment Blues! Get Organised This December

Dec 8, 2017 | Blog

January is supposed to be a month full of fresh optimism. New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. Bad habits are swapped for healthy choices. Important steps are taken towards big dreams and aspirations. For the self-employed though, the first month of the year is a...

Self Assessment Blunders To Steer Clear Of

Dec 1, 2017 | Blog

We all make mistakes. It’s called being human. Unfortunately, the taxman isn’t exactly the forgiving type. Tiny errors can lead to massive consequences when you get something wrong on your tax return. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your Self Assessment is in...

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