When running a business, one of the biggest decisions you can make is hiring a contractor accountant. If you are unsure of how to hire an accountant of this kind, we recommend that you check out this article. We’ll provide you with key tips such as:
Always pick specialist contractor accountants
The best contractor accountants are IR35 compliant
Find a contractor accountant who is tech-savvy
Know what kind of accountant you need
Listen to those who know
Any business owner who is interested in setting up a limited company may be unsure of the process. If you want to know more, this quick-step guide breaks down the challenges of setting up a limited company as a contractor. This includes important steps such as:
Form a limited company
Open a business bank account
Get PAYE Registered
Evaluate VAT for your limited company
Handle all insurance needs
Take care of all expense records
In business, there are many reasons why you might choose to set up as a sole trader. However, making sure you follow the right path to sole trader registration is very important. In this article, we’ll cover the key points of how to register your business as a sole trader, including:
The benefits of sole trader registration
How to register as a sole trader
Choosing a business name
The responsibilities of a sole trader
VAT registration
Working within the construction industry can seem quite confusing, and we want to help you get a better handle on the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). CIS is very beneficial in some circumstances, but it’s important that you understand how it works. In this article, we’ll take a look at key parts of CIS, including:
What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?
What makes me eligible as a contractor/subcontractor?
What work falls under CIS jurisdiction?
Does any construction work fall outside CIS?
Registering for CIS
When carrying out your Self-Assessment tax return, it’s very easy to make some mistakes you wouldn’t notice yourself. With the rules changing so quickly on taxation, it can be easy to make common self-assessment mistakes such as:
Forgetting to file.
Failing to date and sign.
Working with the wrong tax codes.
Forgetting to include interest on all income.
Claiming incorrect/ineligible items.
Lack of supplementary information.
Making Tax Digital is set to create a significant change in the British taxation system. However, much discussion about a delay in its rollout has led to people wondering when MTD will finally come into action. So, what can we expect in the months to come? Is there likely to be a delay in the rollout of this new and often debated tax system? We’ll look at key topics around the debate such as:
What’s the present political take on Making Tax Digital?
Is the average business ready for an April 2019 rollout?
Making Tax Digital: the cause for a delay
What’s likely to happen?
The United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) is, without doubt, the biggest political event in decades. Ever since UK entry into the EU, however, there has been a lack of understanding and detail about how the partnership works. With the exit more likely than ever to take place, it’s still unclear just how exactly an exit from the EU would impact upon British VAT-registered businesses trading within the EU. We’ll take a look at the potential ramifications to come, including:
Registering for EORI
Arranging supply & shipping
Finding the correct expertise
Many charities in the United Kingdom look to use gift aid to benefit themselves and others in equal measure. However, it’s easy to misunderstand what this service offers you – and why it should be something to consider. Here, we’ll take a look at important information such as:
What is gift aid?
How does gift aid for charities work?
Things to consider
Finding the right expertise for gift aid
As a business, it’s nice to reward staff for their hard work and commitment to your business. However, many businesses will choose to pick up Christmas gifts for clients and staff as a potential tax benefit. While well-intentioned, it’s easy for a good gesture to become problematic. To help you avoid this, we’ll cover key Christmas gift tax issues such as:
Can my business claim tax relief on Christmas gifts?
What are benefits in kind for Christmas gifts?
Why might my gift be rejected by HMRC?
The VAT implications of Christmas gifts
Getting help with your Christmas gift tax issues
While the Christmas party might be one of the highlights of the year, it’s important to take the tax implications into account. Making sure you address the following points will help you to make the most of that Christmas party. Now, when everyone is having fun, you won’t need to worry about a thing. Key points to consider when it comes to the tax implications of the Christmas party include:
Should my company throw a Christmas party?
Is the Christmas party a viable business expense?
Is there an annual limit on entertainment costs?
What are the potential VAT implications of having a Christmas party for employees?
