I know that goes against what a lot of freelancers have been told for years, especially when work starts picking up and someone says, “Go limited, take dividends, save tax.” Here’s the part that often gets missed. A limited company is not just a tax choice. It is a compliance choice. It comes with rules, […]
And yes… that can be true. But honestly, what I see day-to-day with creative people isn’t usually that they’re careless. It’s that they’re cautious. They don’t want to get it wrong. They don’t want to feel like they’re “pushing it”… or doing anything that might come back to bite them later. And I get that,
Making music is creative, expressive, and deeply personal.Unfortunately, tax is none of those things — and that’s where many musicians get caught out. Over the years, I’ve seen incredibly talented musicians lose money, sleep, and sometimes momentum, simply because no one ever explained the financial side in plain English. Here are the five biggest tax
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If you’re self-employed or run your own limited company and your partner helps out in the business, you might have wondered if you can pay them a wage. Even if they don’t, maybe you’re looking for smart ways to manage tax and household income more efficiently. Whatever the reason, this is one of the most
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It’s one of the most common questions we get: “Can my company pay for a garden office?” The answer is yes, partly, but the rules are more complex than they seem. Like with everything involving HMRC, there are conditions to follow and boxes to tick, so you need to know what you can and can’t
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It’s one of the most common questions business owners ask us: “I’ve paid VAT on something for my business, why can’t I claim it back?” The short answer is simple: if you’re not VAT-registered, you can’t reclaim VAT. The longer answer, however, is worth understanding, especially if you’re close to the VAT threshold or wondering
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Whether you’re self-employed full-time or run your business alongside other work, your home office comes with running costs. The good news? Some of those costs can be claimed back. So if you’re asking yourself, “What can I actually claim for when working from home?”, this guide is for you. Two methods for claiming business-use-of-home There
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As accountants, one of the most common questions we get asked by business owners is, “Can I reclaim VAT on gifts for clients or staff?” The short answer is: yes. However, like with all things when it comes to HMRC, it depends on a range of factors and, of course, adhering to specific HMRC guidelines.
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Ever looked at your tax bill and thought, “Where does all this money go?” If so, you’re not alone. You work hard, you pay your taxes, but what does HMRC do with it all? Here’s a breakdown so you can see exactly how your contributions are spent. First, what taxes are you paying? Before we
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Let’s be honest, running a business is already full-on. The last thing you need is the added stress of managing payroll. It’s not just about making sure everyone gets paid on time (although that’s important!). It’s the admin, the ever-changing tax rules, the deductions…and it all adds up, causing one giant payroll headache. So what
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