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Personal tax, pensions, mortgages and the loan charge. 282 articles, newest first.
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The rules on what small companies must make public about their finances are changing — and the changes go further than many owners realise. Even a new opt-out from…
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VAT compliance checks where no review by the taxman has taken place in the past five years are underway. Act now, ideally across five key areas, before an inspector…
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In return for a commitment to settle all related disguised remuneration matters, ‘John’ (and other contractors) could be looking at lowering their HMRC liability by £55…
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The Small Business Commissioner’s trumpeting may sound like payment times are improving, but actually, we face a £26billion issue that the government has yet to find its…
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HMRC just got the biggest upgrade yet in its bid to close the crypto asset tax gap. Buyers and sellers should prepare for increased scrutiny.
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Being left out-of-pocket for an extensive period thwarts usually sensible debt recovery options, even if LinkedIn users say otherwise.
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Who MTD by HMRC applies to; who it applies to next, and who’s at risk from the ‘MTD net.’
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Join hundreds of savvy contractors who trust The Accounting Crew for hassle-free, HMRC-compliant accounting — and get 2 months free when you sign up via Contractor UK.
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Finding the right bank is a time investment. But don’t only look at about how much you’ll outlay, as some ‘free’ accounts now penalise you for being paid.
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From April 6th 2025, Double Cab Pick-Ups will be treated as company cars for BIK purposes. And this time, there’s no U-turn.
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With pensions, the tax relief principle is always the same -- a bit like the need to open up to an IFA to properly fill in your retirement saving blanks.
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Don’t take a ‘wait and see’ approach as a contractor with crypto-related income and gains – SG Accounting.
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Five filing faux pas to avoid if you want to hang on to your money this tax season, and not enrich HMRC.
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MarchMutual are here to make your life easier. Preparing your invoices, expenses, bank statements and any HMRC documents onto our online system will lead to a stress…
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Crunch the numbers this Christmas before the chancellor possibly changes up yours considerably. Or better still, get an IFA like me on your case.
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As a contractor working through an umbrella company, getting a mortgage can present unique challenges.
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As a professional contractor operating outside IR35 through a limited company or Personal Services Company (PSC), securing a mortgage can be challenging through…
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If you’re a CIS contractor (or subcontractor), you’ll have noticed how difficult it is to get a mortgage from a mainstream lender.
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Angela James at Yolo Wealth has dedicated the last decade to providing advice tailored to contractors and freelancers, working in partnership with Contractor UK and its…
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‘Just because there’s no law against it doesn’t make it not misleading or unfair’ -- plus Direct Debit Guarantee tips.
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A guide to claiming a handy £5,000 a year off your National Insurance bill, potentially.
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Our contractor mortgage rates are better than the market's average rates -- plus while they’re not sub-4%, unlike the Nationwide’s new deal, they are sustainable.
