The Employment Allowance reduces the amount of National Insurance employers have to pay by up to £5,000 per year. So, can your limited company benefit from this incentive in 2023/4? [more]
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What is the most tax-efficient director’s salary for 2023-24?
The directors of most small limited companies pay themselves a salary. What is the most tax efficient salary level for the 2023/24 tax year? … [more]
How much is the tax free dividend allowance in 2023/24?
The dividend allowance means that the first £1,000 of dividends you receive are tax-free. But how does this allowance work in practice in the 2023/24 tax year? … [more]
Dividends – what are they, and how much tax do you pay in 2023/4?
Limited companies of all sizes can distribute their profits to shareholders as dividends. This article explains what dividends are, how they are taxed, and how to properly account for them. … [more]
March 2023 Budget – how does it affect contractors?
The Chancellor delivered his Budget speech today at 12:30 pm. Here we look at how the measures he announced will affect contractors and other small business owners. … [more]
Why the cheapest umbrella company isn’t necessarily the best option
Price is always an important factor when you're looking for a new umbrella provider. But it shouldn't be your sole consideration. Here we explain why choosing a cheap umbrella isn't always the best option in real terms. … [more]
Off Payroll: Government urged to ‘fix or ditch’ the flawed IR35 reforms
A leading contractor site has called for lawmakers to urgently fix flaws in the Off Payroll legislation, or ditch the reforms altogether. … [more]
What is a service address if you’re a limited company director?
Companies House maintains data about all UK limited companies, including the home addresses of company directors. The concept of the 'service address' affords privacy to individuals who wish to keep their residential address private. … [more]
How to authorise your accountant to deal with HMRC
The main job of an accountant is to look after your limited company's tax affairs. When you sign up with a new firm, you need to provide them with the authority to deal with HMRC on your behalf. So, how does this authorisation process work in … [more]
HMRC IR35 investigation shut down after contractor hounded for £100,000 despite CEST-pass
HMRC has been forced to abandon a three-year tax investigation into an engineering contractor's tax affairs. The taxman pursued the worker for £100,000 despite its CEST employment status tool showing that the contracts fell outside IR35. … [more]
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