Coronavirus: Government Schemes Update
Here we detail the latest Governement announcements that will benefit PSCs and self-employed contractors.
Salary & Dividend Illustrations for Tax Year 2020/21
Here you can download our salary and dividend illustrations for the current tax year (2020/21).
Briefing on the New Tax Year 2020/21
The new tax year began on April 6th. Here’s a round-up of the key changes.
Summary of Coronavirus Help for Contractors
Last night the Chancellor unveiled a package of measures aimed at helping the self-employed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we summarise what this means for contractors.
Coronavirus Update 23rd March 2020
Read our update on the latest announcements on Government support for businesses affected by coronavirus.
CORONAVIRUS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Here you can find details of the business continuity measures we have put in place to ensure we can support clients during the coronavirus pandemic.
What is classified as ‘goods’ when determining if you are a limited cost business after 1 April 2017?
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients on the VAT flat rate change for a limited cost business is: “what is counted as ‘goods’ when determining if they need to use the higher rate of 16.5%?” According to HMRC guidance, ‘goods’ are movable items or materials exclusively used in your limited cost…
Annual Christmas Party Expenses for Contractors
As we are now weeks away from Christmas, and the holiday season is in full swing, we cover the most common queries about festive and annual event deductible expenses. Annual Christmas party as deductible expenses Your limited company can claim its festive or annual party as deductible expenses for corporation tax purposes. The cost…
5 common mistakes to look out for in your Self Assessment Tax Return
Completing and submitting your Self Assessment Tax Return (SATR) can seem like a daunting task, but having it prepared well in advance of the 31st January deadline will make your life so much easier. If you miss the deadline you will be subject to a penalty, and this sum will only increase the longer you…
AWR (AGENCY WORKER REGULATIONS) EXPLAINED
If you are affected by off-payroll reforms and are considering alternatives such as Umbrella employment, it’s helpful to understand AWR.
Subsistence benchmarks
It has almost been 3 months since the start of the 2016/17 tax year. Contractors who are eligible to claim subsistence (e.g. those who are working in temporary workplaces for less than 24 months and outside of IR35) have been able to further reduce their administrative work by utilising HMRC Benchmark Rates. From 6 April…
Who topped the league table for IR35 blanket decision-making?
Data obtained by ContractorUK uncovered that HMRC has topped the leaderboard for IR35 blanket decision-making, since April 2017’s changes to the legislation. A blanket-decision is when contractors are assessed collectively rather than individually for their IR35 status. From the 38% of PSCs working at public bodies to have suffered a blanket decision, nearly 19% of these…