How to Get Copies of Old Tax Returns
While working on your tax return, for one reason or another you may have to refer to a previous year’s tax return. But what if you can’t find your old tax returns? Can you request a copy of a tax…
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What is a Benefit in Kind? Examples and Definitions
Benefit in Kind: It’s not something that all self-employed workers will have to think about, as it mainly comes into play if you employ staff for your business. But even if you don’t employ staff for your self-employed business, it’s…
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How To Tell Clients Your Prices Are Increasing
If you’re a self-employed freelancer or contractor, or you run a small business, then you will have to raise your prices from time to time. The news is full of the effects of inflation, the minimum wage and National Insurance….
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How to Become a Dog Walker & Start a Business
Dogs need lots of fresh air and exercise every day. But not all dog owners have the time or the energy to take their dogs for daily walks. That’s why there’ll always be a demand for dog walkers! So if…
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What is Turnover for the Self-Employed?
If you’re new to the world of self-employed work, then you’re probably also new to the world of UK tax law. So you’ve probably come across a lot of terms and concepts for the very first time – turnover, expenses,…
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Self-Employed: How Much Do I Need to Earn to Pay Tax?
As soon as you register as self-employed, HMRC will send you a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number by post. On top of this, they’ll set up an online HMRC account for you, and send you instructions on how to access…
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How To Get Paying Clients as a Freelancer
Life as a freelancer can be immensely rewarding and very well-paid. But it can also be challenging, particularly if you’re just starting up. We have many guides that’ll help you make those important first steps as a freelancer: One area…
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Second Job & Self-Employed: How Much Do You Get Taxed?
It’s common for people to work multiple jobs. You could have a full-time job and a second job, perhaps working evenings or weekends. Or you could work multiple part-time jobs. Many also do some self-employed work alongside a second job….
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Self-Employed & Working For One Company: The Rules
If you’re self-employed, you work for yourself. If you’re an employee, you work for someone else. Simple? – well not that simple! HMRC has different tax rules for self-employed people and for employees. But the line between a self-employed person…
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Customer Refusing to Pay for Work Done: What Next?
It’s every freelancer’s and contractor’s worst nightmare: You do the work, but the customer refuses to pay. It’s frustrating, but the good news is that the law is on your side. So let’s take a look at the steps you…
