Our guide to corporation tax

Our Guide to Corporation Tax

Ah, Corporation Tax, the unavoidable pain in the wallet. But what’s it all about? How much is it and when do you have to pay? If you’re looking to start a limited company, we thought we’d give you a quick insight into the main points around Corporation Tax so you can be armed with the…

Do You Know How Much You Can Afford for your Self-Employed Pension

Do You Know How Much You Can Afford for your Self-Employed Pension?

Pension planning isn’t always top of most self-employed people’s priorities, but we can all benefit from making some extra provision for our later years. Often, self-employed people will say that their business is their pension but that doesn’t always work out. Imagine if you invested in a Blockbuster franchise in the 1990s; you’ll be a…

What You Need to Know About Self Assessment

What You Need to Know About Self Assessment

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) use the Self Assessment system to collect income tax. While the idea of submitting a tax return can be daunting, Self Assessment is normally more straightforward than it seems (once you get past the terminology).   Who needs to complete a Self Assessment tax return? In most cases, anyone who…

Keeping Records for Making Tax Digital VAT

Keeping Records for Making Tax Digital VAT

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is with us now, and whilst change can be daunting, non-compliance is worse! But don’t worry; once you make the move to online tax it’ll free-up time in your business to do what you do best. So, let’s take a look at the state of play with MTD and what it…