by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
Many people are about to go on holiday and just put their tax return into a drawer intending to ‘get round to it’ when they get back – except that it can sometimes be several months before people do, which is getting very close to the deadline!...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
We have several new clients, with fairly straightforward tax affairs, who are finding that their fees have increased over the last year despite little change in their business activity. With the ‘credit crunch’ people are looking to reduce their outgoings,...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
There is a solution available. By carefully managing our overheads and actively seeking referrals, we are able to provide an affordable service tailored to your needs. Discounts will apply if several years are completed at the same time. If you’re self-employed,...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
Having provided tax advice for over two decades, James’s area of expertise is helping self employed people find ways to save money and avoid fines. taxhelp.uk.com’s clear pricing structure shows them to be very affordable, considering James’s...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
You have to pay tax. Those are the rules. But you don’t necessarily have to pay as much as you do… * Avoiding tax is perfectly legal and there are many ways to do it. * Are you making the most of the allowances you’re entitled to? * Are you getting relief...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
Bad luck. You have to pay tax. Those are the rules. But you don’t necessarily have to pay as much… Avoiding tax is perfectly legal and there are many ways to do it. Are you making the most of allowances? Getting relief on everything you can? In short, paying as...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax
If you are like most busy professionals, you will be spending your time on your business and not your tax. Nor should you….when you work out what you could earn from a client in the time it takes to do your own tax return, plus the hassle, you could find that...
by James McBrearty | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
“Put money aside to cover your tax bill” is the prudent message being relayed to all new start businesses from Cobham based advisers taxhelp.uk.com. Rising unemployment has already led to an increase in the level of self starts and many local people will...
by James McBrearty | Apr 2, 2011 | Blog, From the office, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
Some of you may know that HMRC have their own twitter account now. It’s a useful account, providing links to information on their site. I’m quoted in an article from ‘Taxation’ today talking about it. You can follow HMRC at @HMRCgovUK What are...
by James McBrearty | Mar 19, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed, Start-up
From April 2011 HMRC are introducing new penalties for late tax returns, which include the current £100 fine plus: • After 3 months late – £10 per day for up to 90 days, then • After 6 months late – the greater of £300 or 5% of the tax due • After 12...
by James McBrearty | Mar 1, 2011 | Blog, Personal tax, Self-employed
I’m looking for Bob, can you help me? Bob is in his forties and is self employed. Like most of us, Bob started self employment to have more time to spend with his children, relaxing and pursuing his hobbies. Unfortunately, with the credit crunch, things...
by James McBrearty | Feb 19, 2011 | Blog, From the office, Personal tax
You are most likely aware of the Association of Taxation Technicians(ATT), as they set the benchmark in technical education and qualification for taxation technicians. It is the leading professional body for qualified taxation technicians who specialise in complying...
