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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...

How To Budget For Your Tax Payments

Oct 6, 2017 | Blog

There are all kinds of things that stop us from getting a good night’s sleep. For the average employee, the thought of an impending presentation or big meeting can disrupt circadian rhythm. For the self-employed, it’s tax that keeps them up at night. When you work for...

Umbrella To Limited: Making The Switch

Jul 28, 2017 | Blog

The best part of being a contractor is also its greatest pang. You can get paid in a number of different ways – but determining the right income structure can prove a bit of a headache. A lot of contractors elect to join umbrella companies when they first start out,...

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